Ridin' the Dog (1989)
The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.
Cast
- Studs Terkel - Self - Narrator (voice)
Keywords
transportation, transit
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Ridin' the Dog TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Ridin' the Dog about?
- The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.
- Who directed Ridin' the Dog?
- Ridin' the Dog was directed by Carina Cooper.
- Who stars in Ridin' the Dog?
- Ridin' the Dog stars Studs Terkel.
- How long is Ridin' the Dog?
- Ridin' the Dog has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Ridin' the Dog?
- Ridin' the Dog is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Ridin' the Dog produced?
- Ridin' the Dog was produced in United Kingdom.