# Bound for Glory (1976)

> A sweeping portrait of Woody Guthrie’s journey from Dust Bowl migrant to defining voice of America’s working class.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27242

## Facts

- Runtime: 148 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Hal Ashby
- Cast: David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Gail Strickland, John Lehne, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Randy Quaid, Elizabeth Macey
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074235/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, melancholic, expansive, historical film night, music appreciation night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through the struggles of a folk legend during the Great Depression.

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