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Boxcar Bertha

R19721h 29mMartin Scorsese
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 59% · Metacritic 62

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"Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw."

"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.

CrimeDrama
DepressionBased On Novel Or BookLabor Organizer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Boxcar Bertha (1972) 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 stars in Boxcar Bertha?

Boxcar Bertha stars Barbara Hershey (Boxcar Bertha), David Carradine (Big Bill Shelly), Barry Primus (Rake Brown), Bernie Casey (Von Morton), John Carradine (H. Buckram Sartoris). The film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is Boxcar Bertha?

Boxcar Bertha has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Is Boxcar Bertha worth watching?

Boxcar Bertha holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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