Bound for Glory (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Bound for Glory is a 1976 biographical drama directed by Hal Ashby, starring David Carradine, Melinda Dillon and Randy Quaid. It is partly based on Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes. It won 2 Oscars, including Cinematography and Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score). Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m (147 min)
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- Based on
- Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bound for Glory About?
The premise of Bound for Glory without spoilers, adapted from Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the hardships of the Dust Bowl era, Woody Guthrie leaves his family in Oklahoma and travels to California. This journey marks the beginning of his career as a folk singer and social commentator. He finds guidance from Ozark Bule, dedicating himself to his music and activism, even as it strains his personal relationships and the life he knew before.
Bound for Glory Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texas panhandle
- damsel in distress
- route 66
- new mexico
- desertion of family
- los angeles california
- radio singer
- radio station owner
- hobo
- riding the rails
- railroad cop
- santa fe railroad
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- southern pacific railroad
- migrant
- on the road
- based on real person
- title based on song
- singer
- guitar
- song
- california
- texas
- painter
- singing
- farm
- 1930s
- labor
- child
- dust storm
- cowboy costume
- dancing
- dancer
- square dancing
- guitarist
- starving
- great depression
- brawl
- train
- based on autobiography
- folk song
- hoedown
- poverty
- desert
- dust bowl
- oklahoma
- hitchhiker
- labor union
- musician
- folk music
- based on true story
Bound for Glory Cast
David Carradine leads the cast, with Melinda Dillon and Randy Quaid. Directed by Hal Ashby; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Hal Ashby
Also Starring in Bound for Glory
· 6 moreBound for Glory Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bound for Glory 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Bound for Glory Plot Summary
What happens in Bound for Glory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1936, during the height of the Great Depression, Woody Guthrie [David Carradine] plays his guitar at a roadside gas station. A curious customer offers a dollar to anyone who can ease his worries, and Guthrie rises to the challenge with a thoughtful, heartfelt answer that resonates with him and the crowd. Buoyed by this small moment of connection, he turns his attention to a new task—painting a sign—yet his enthusiasm rides roughshod over his wife, Mary Guthrie [Melinda Dillon], and their precarious finances. Rather than continuing the sign, Guthrie dives back into music, leaving Mary to cope with the family’s fragile income.
Full summary
The whole story of Bound for Glory, scene by scene
Bound for Glory Awards & Nominations
Bound for Glory won 2 Oscars, including Cinematography and Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1977, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
2 wins10 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1977 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Cinematography
- Won Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Film Editing
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Golden Globes 1977 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Hal Ashby
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – David Carradine
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Melinda Dillon
Bound for Glory Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bound for Glory.
How Well Do You Know Bound for Glory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Bound for Glory
14 cars on screen, including the 1931 Chevrolet Independence and the Ford Model A.
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1936 Ford V8 Minor role
Bound for Glory Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Αυτή η Γη Είναι η Δική μου Γη” and “光荣何价”.
- Also known as
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- Αυτή η Γη Είναι η Δική μου Γη
- 光荣何价
- Questa terra è la mia terra
- Dieses Land ist mein Land
- En route pour la gloire
- Esta tierra es mi tierra
- Esta Terra é Minha Terra
- נועד לתהילה
- Шлях до слави
- Dicsőségre ítélve
- Накъдето те води сърцето
- На пути к славе
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- 영광의 뒤안길
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Movies Like Bound for Glory
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home, Oklahoma! and Honkytonk Man.
Bound for Glory FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Bound for Glory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Bound for Glory released?
Bound for Glory was released on December 5, 1976.
Who directed Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory was directed by Hal Ashby.
More films by Hal Ashby Who is in the cast of Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory stars David Carradine, Melinda Dillon and Randy Quaid, among 10 credited actors.
How is Bound for Glory rated?
Bound for Glory has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Bound for Glory based on a book?
Yes. Bound for Glory is partly adapted from Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie.
What awards did Bound for Glory win?
Bound for Glory won 2 awards from 10 nominations, including Cinematography at the Oscars 1977.
Does Bound for Glory have a post-credit scene?
No. Bound for Glory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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