Bound for Glory 1976
“"This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land, From California to the New York Island. This land was made for you and me."”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 147 minutes
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Network
- United Artists
What is Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Music, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 147 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 5, 1976
- Studios
- United Artists
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~147 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- United Artists
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Overview
Bound for Glory is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Music, Drama. Produced and broadcast by United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A folk legend's journey from dust‑bowl Texas to the heart of America's working class.”
- Shows Woody Guthrie's early life and music
- Depicts 1930s American labor struggles
- Blends period music with drama
- Runtime exceeds two and a half hours
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in folk music history or 1930s American social issues.
The film presents mature historical themes and realistic depictions of hardship, suitable for adult audiences.
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What is Bound for Glory about?
It is a biography of folk singer Woody Guthrie, following his departure from Texas in the 1930s and his discovery of American working‑class struggles.
When was the film released?
The movie premiered in the United States on December 5, 1976.
Who is the central figure of the story?
The film centers on the life of American folk singer Woody Guthrie.
What time period does the film portray?
It is set in the 1930s, during the Dust Bowl era and the Great Depression.
What genre does the film belong to?
Bound for Glory is classified as a music‑drama biography.
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