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Wise Blood

Wise Blood

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1979 1h 46m6.4

Wise Blood

“An American Masterpiece!”

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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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DirectorJohn Huston
ScreenplayBenedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 24, 1979
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 46m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes101
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioIthaca, Anthea

Photos5

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Cast

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Hazel Motes

Dan Shor

Dan Shor

Enoch Emory

Amy Wright

Amy Wright

Sabbath Lily

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Asa Hawks

Mary Nell Santacroce

Mary Nell Santacroce

Landlady

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Hoover Shoates

John Huston

John Huston

Grandfather

William Hickey

William Hickey

Preacher

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J.L. Parker

Karl

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Marvin Sapp

Raymond

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Richard Earle

Jakob Winslow

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Herb Kossover

Jacob Wood

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Betty Lou Groover

Leora Watts

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John Tyndall

Loki Martinson

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Gillaaron Houck

Stranger #1

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Philip Mixer

Stranger #2

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Sharon Johnson

Stranger #3

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Joe Dorsey

Stranger #4

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Stratton Leopold

Depressed Human

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Leonard Holmes

Stranger #5

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Daniel Albright

Stranger #6

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Tommy Alson

Young Man

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Harold Horne

Stranger #7

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Jim Barbee

Slade

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Gene Howard

Little Boy

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Raymond Foskey

Salesman

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Vicky Dyer

Little Girl

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Elijah Perry

Jerry Bob Jackson

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Ken Flower

Ken Guy

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Gladys Hill

Lisa Martinson

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Ray Wilkes

Slade Bob Jackson

Dan Albright

Dan Albright

Policeman

Allan A. Apone

Allan A. Apone

Gonga the Gorilla (uncredited)

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Don Chambers

Street Listener (uncredited)

William Finley

William Finley

Man (uncredited)

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Bart Russell

Man in the Street (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Blood

Where can I watch Wise Blood?

Wise Blood (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1979) was directed by John Huston. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 46m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is Wise Blood?

Wise Blood runs 1h 46m (106 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 101 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Wise Blood worth watching?

Wise Blood is rated 6.4/10 by 101 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.