

The Great American Hobo
Synopsis
The Great American Hobo produced in 1980 features the music of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" documenting the men and women who rode freight trains. Shot in 14 states and culminates with the Hobo Convention in Britt Iowa. Premiered the Independent Eye series for PBS in 1980.
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Great American Hobo
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-15
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobb Hopkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobb Hopkins
- Original Title
- The Great American Hobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Super Chief Films, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobb Hopkins
Bobb Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Bobb Hopkins
Director
Bobb Hopkins
Writer
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What is The Great American Hobo about?
The Great American Hobo produced in 1980 features the music of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" documenting the men and women who rode freight trains. Shot in 14 states and culminates with the Hobo Convention in Britt Iowa. Premiered the Independent Eye series for PBS in 1980.
Who directed The Great American Hobo?
The Great American Hobo was directed by Bobb Hopkins.
Who stars in The Great American Hobo?
The principal cast of The Great American Hobo includes Not specified.
When was The Great American Hobo released and how long is it?
The Great American Hobo was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 30m.



















