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Wise Blood 1980

In this poignant drama, a disillusioned veteran returns to the Deep South, carrying scars from a war that refuses to relinquish its grip. As he navigates the complexities of faith and morality, his cynicism gives way to a quest for redemption, testing the boundaries between spirituality and humanity.

In this poignant drama, a disillusioned veteran returns to the Deep South, carrying scars from a war that refuses to relinquish its grip. As he navigates the complexities of faith and morality, his cynicism gives way to a quest for redemption, testing the boundaries between spirituality and humanity.

Does Wise Blood have end credit scenes?

No!

Wise Blood does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Wise Blood

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

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