The Great American Hobo
The Great American Hobo produced in 1980 features the music of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" documenting the men and women who rode freight trains. Shot in 14 states and culminates with the Hobo Convention in Britt Iowa. Premiered the Independent Eye series for PBS in 1980.
Release Date
July 4, 1980Runtime
30 minGenres
DocumentaryDirected by
Bobb HopkinsWritten by
Bobb HopkinsLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
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Great American Hobo
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