Summary:
Adapted by Robert Getchell from Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Hal Ashby's biopic portrays a few pivotal years in the life of the celebrated folk singer and social activist. In the Depression 1930s, Midwesterner Guthrie (David Carradine) plays music locally but cannot make enough as a sign painter to support his wife (Melinda Dillon) and children. With only his paintbrushes, ... Full Summary >>

Cast:
David Carradine - (Woody Guthrie)
Ronny Cox - (Ozark Bule)
Melinda Dillon - (Mary Guthrie)
Gail Strickland - (Pauline)
John Lehne - (Locke)
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Review:
One of America's most powerful troubadours was the legendary folk-singing social activist Woody Guthrie, and this lushly photographed and carefully told tale presents him honestly, warts and all. Using Guthrie's own words and music, screenwriter Robert Getchell and director Hal Ashby recreate the pivotal Great Depression years during wh... Continue >>

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