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Bound For Glory [1976]
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Bound for Beauty
Review date: 2008-08-25 Rating: 8 out of 10
I'm slowly making my way through Hal Ashby's filmography, shaking my head and wondering what could have been if this genius had lived a little longer. This film is based on the protest singer Woody Guthrie's autobiography. It shows his life in middle America before he was known, his struggle to reach California, his early musical career, his support of the workers and the unions (a commie bastard in many people's eyes.) Some scenes of migrant workers arriving in California, and the treatment they received, are very reminiscent of the arrival of jews at concentration camps. Scenes of Woody playing music with his friends, of young women strumming their guitars in the migrant worker camps, catch the viewer by surprise with their simple beauty. Ashby told stories that he cared about, about people who were unique and otherworldly. Although this film lacks a strong plotline, it's never boring; and some scenes, especially the ones involving music, are gorgeous.
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Reviews
Absolute Rubbish
Review date: 2007-08-23 Rating: 2 out of 10
I bought this DVD in the hope that it would enhance my knowledge of Woodie Guthrie. It didn't - not only did it wander about leaving me totally confused, but it didn't have any of Woodies Songs, except as background music. The worst part about it is that a third of the way through it suddenly decides that night is the best time to portray Woodie Guthrie and for the rest of the film all one can see is darkness and an occasional glimpse of the subject of the film badly portrayed by Michael Carradene. Absolute rubbish - only partially saved by the fact that is cheap. Even so I've thrown five quid down the drain.
The biggest hobo
Review date: 2004-01-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
Bound for Glory is a simple film, because it aims to project the ethics and philosophy of a simple man. Woody Guthrie transcended the clutter of political and social machinations in a world gone mad, with his brilliant, satirical and downright cutting songs (and oratory). He also bled for his beliefs. This film portrays a part of his journey among the lunatics so beautifully and poetically, that at times it almost hurts that you were not there. This is an important film. If you have a spare moment in your busy life, bask in this sunlight
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
David Carradine
Ronny Cox
John Lehne
Melinda Dillon
Gail Strickland
Creators:
David Carradine (Primary Contributor)
Ronny Cox (Primary Contributor)
Haskell Wexler (Cinematographer)
Charles Mulvehill (Producer)
Harold Leventhal (Producer)
Jeffrey M. Sneller (Producer)
Robert F. Blumofe (Producer)
Robert Getchell (Writer)
Woody Guthrie (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Mgm Home Ent. (Europe) Ltd.
Manufacturer: Mgm Home Ent. (Europe) Ltd.
EAN: 5050070010770
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2003-09-15
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 142 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1976-12-05
Language: Greek (Subtitled)
Language: Dutch (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: Italian (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)