Wise Blood (1979)
Wise Blood is a 1979 comedy movie directed by John Huston, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Brad Dourif, Dan Shor and Amy Wright.
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.
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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.
When was Wise Blood released?
Wise Blood was released on 24 October 1979.
How long is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood runs 1h 46m.
Who made Wise Blood?
Wise Blood was directed by John Huston.
Where can I watch Wise Blood?
Wise Blood is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Wise Blood
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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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