Boxcar Bertha (1972)
Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 14, 1972
Cast
- Barbara Hershey - Boxcar Bertha
- David Carradine - Big Bill Shelly
- Barry Primus - Rake Brown
- Bernie Casey - Von Morton
- John Carradine - H. Buckram Sartoris
- Victor Argo - McIver #1
- David Osterhout - McIver #2
- Harry Northup - Harvey Hall
- Joe Reynolds - Joe Cox
- Marianne Dole - Mrs. Mailler
Screenplay
- Joyce Hooper Corrington (Screenplay)
- John William Corrington (Screenplay)
- Ben L. Reitman (Book)
Music: Thad Maxwell, Gib Guilbeau
Cinematography: John M. Stephens
Editing: Buzz Feitshans, Martin Scorsese
Production: American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $600,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
depression, based on novel or book, labor organizer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boxcar Bertha about?
- "Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
- Who directed Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha was directed by Martin Scorsese.
- Who stars in Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha stars Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey, John Carradine, Victor Argo.
- How long is Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha had a budget of $600,000.
- Where was Boxcar Bertha produced?
- Boxcar Bertha was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Boxcar Bertha?
- The themes of Boxcar Bertha include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.