Wise Blood (1979)

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A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.

Director: John Huston
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex North
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Roberto Silvi
Production: Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Hope and Redemption

Keywords

based on novel or book, southern usa, christianity, redemption, preacher, blindness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wise Blood about?
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Who directed Wise Blood?
Wise Blood was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Wise Blood?
Wise Blood stars Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Nell Santacroce, Ned Beatty.
How long is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Wise Blood produced?
Wise Blood was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Wise Blood?
The themes of Wise Blood include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Hope and Redemption.