Blue Collar (1978)

"Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it.

Blue Collar (1978) poster

Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.

Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Bobby Byrne
Editing: Tom Rolf
Production: TAT Communications Company, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Keywords

factory worker, robbery, blackmail, drinking, union, detroit, michigan, blue collar worker, vending machine, car factory, assembly line

Trailer

Blue Collar Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Collar about?
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
Who directed Blue Collar?
Blue Collar was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Blue Collar?
Blue Collar stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr., Harry Bellaver, George Memmoli.
How long is Blue Collar?
Blue Collar has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Blue Collar?
Blue Collar is a Drama, Crime film.
What is the budget of Blue Collar?
Blue Collar had a budget of $2M.
How much did Blue Collar gross?
Blue Collar grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was Blue Collar produced?
Blue Collar was produced in United States of America.