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Wise Blood

"An American Masterpiece!"

October 24, 1979 1h 46m 6.3/10 (99 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Wise Blood is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Huston.

Starring Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, and Amy Wright

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 24, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (99 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Ithaca
  • Anthea
  • New Line Cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who directed Wise Blood?

Wise Blood was directed by John Huston.

How long is Wise Blood?

Wise Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Wise Blood released?

Wise Blood was released on October 24, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wise Blood?

The main cast of Wise Blood includes Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Nell Santacroce.