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Wise Blood

Wise Blood

An American Masterpiece!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Wise Blood
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1979-10-24
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (98 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3532
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

as Hazel Motes

Dan Shor

Dan Shor

as Enoch Emory

Amy Wright

Amy Wright

as Sabbath Lily

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

as Asa Hawks

Mary Nell Santacroce

Mary Nell Santacroce

as Landlady

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

as Hoover Shoates

John Huston

John Huston

as Grandfather

William Hickey

William Hickey

as Preacher

J.L. Parker

J.L. Parker

as Karl

Marvin Sapp

Marvin Sapp

as Raymond

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Trailers & Clips

Movie Trailer: Wise Blood (1979), dir by John Houston

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or booksouthern usachristianityredemptionpreacherblindness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wise Blood?

Wise Blood is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-10-24.

Who are the main actors in Wise Blood?

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

Where can I watch Wise Blood online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Wise Blood is available.

Is Wise Blood based on a true story?

An American Masterpiece!

What is the IMDb rating of Wise Blood?

Wise Blood has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 98 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Wise Blood?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Wise Blood?

The soundtrack was composed by Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Wise Blood filmed?

Wise Blood was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Wise Blood?

The total runtime of Wise Blood is 106 minutes.

Is Wise Blood suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Wise Blood?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Wise Blood.

Does Wise Blood have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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