The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker
2003 · Movie · 53 min
★ 5.1(5)unSUB Rating
Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine, star of the classic train movie Emperor of the North, hosts and narrates this remarkable examination of the uniquely American hobo. Hear compelling tales of life as a migratory worker from former hobos such as Pulitzer Prize winner James A. Michener, country music legend Merle Haggard, and other adventurous spirits who crisscrossed America by rail.
Also known as The American Hobo
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Details
- Years
- 2003
- Release date
- 2003-01-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 53 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.0/10 (5 votes)
Themes
- murder
- riding the rail
- hobo
Cast & crew
Ernest Borgnine
as Himself - Narrator
Merle Haggard
as Himself - Special Guest
- JM
James Michener
as Himself - Special Guest
Directed by Bobb Hopkins