Wise Blood(1979)
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Overview
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
Studio
Ithaca
Cast
Brad Dourif
as Hazel Motes
Dan Shor
as Enoch Emory
Amy Wright
as Sabbath Lily
Harry Dean Stanton
as Asa Hawks
Mary Nell Santacroce
as Landlady
Ned Beatty
as Hoover Shoates
John Huston
as Grandfather
William Hickey
as Preacher
J.L. Parker
as Karl
Marvin Sapp
as Raymond
Richard Earle
as Jakob Winslow
Herb Kossover
as Jacob Wood
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Ithaca • Anthea • New Line Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wise Blood?▼
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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 and released in 1979. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Wise Blood?▼
Wise Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Wise Blood?▼
The cast of Wise Blood includes Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes, Dan Shor as Enoch Emory, Amy Wright as Sabbath Lily, Harry Dean Stanton as Asa Hawks, Mary Nell Santacroce as Landlady and more.
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