Boxcar Bertha(1972)
“Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.”
Overview
"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
Studio
American International Pictures
Budget
$600K
Cast
Barbara Hershey
as Boxcar Bertha
David Carradine
as Big Bill Shelly
Barry Primus
as Rake Brown
Bernie Casey
as Von Morton
John Carradine
as H. Buckram Sartoris
Victor Argo
as McIver #1
David Osterhout
as McIver #2
Harry Northup
as Harvey Hall
Joe Reynolds
as Joe Cox
Marianne Dole
as Mrs. Mailler
Ann Morell
as Tillie Parr
Martin Scorsese
as Brothel Client (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$600K
Production Companies
American International Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boxcar Bertha?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Boxcar Bertha (1972).
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 and released in 1972. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Boxcar Bertha?▼
Boxcar Bertha has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Boxcar Bertha?▼
The cast of Boxcar Bertha includes Barbara Hershey as Boxcar Bertha, David Carradine as Big Bill Shelly, Barry Primus as Rake Brown, Bernie Casey as Von Morton, John Carradine as H. Buckram Sartoris and more.
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