Wise Blood (1980): Cast & Ratings
Wise Blood is a 1980 comedy drama starring Brad Dourif, Ned Beatty and Harry Dean Stanton. It is based on Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Based on
- Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wise Blood About?
The premise of Wise Blood without spoilers, adapted from Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor.
Haunted by his experiences in World War II, a young man returns to his family’s hometown in the rural South. Rejecting traditional religion, he establishes his own unconventional and satirical “Church Without Christ,” seeking to preach a message of disbelief. His journey is fraught with encounters that challenge his beliefs and force him to confront the lingering effects of violence and the search for meaning in a fractured world, ultimately questioning the very nature of faith and forgiveness.
Wise Blood Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pretending to be blind
- dark comedy
- united states of america
- street preacher
- racial slur
- town
- war veteran
- deception
- blinding oneself
- evangelism
- heretic
- philosophy
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- martyrdom
- heresy
- anti religion
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- borderline personality disorder
- title same as book
- church
- preacher
- disciple
- gorilla suit
- southern literature
- zoo
- urban setting
- tragic event
- theft
- teenage girl
- sin
- rural setting
- religious fanatic
- redemption
- police
- nothingness
- museum
- murder
- mummy
- monkey
- money
- male female relationship
- mental retardation
- landlady
- reference to jesus christ
- guitar
- guitar player
- grandfather grandson relationship
- gorilla costume
- reference to god
- flashback
- father daughter relationship
Wise Blood Cast
Brad Dourif leads the cast, with Ned Beatty and Harry Dean Stanton.
Also Starring in Wise Blood
· 6 moreWise Blood Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wise Blood 84 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
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Wise Blood Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wise Blood.
Cars in Wise Blood
25 cars on screen, including the 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 and the 1970 Dodge D-Series.
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1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Main role -
1970 Dodge D-Series Important role -
1954 Ford Crestline Victoria Important role -
1971 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role
Wise Blood Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Le Malin” and “Sangre sabia (El profeta del diablo)”.
- Also known as
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- Le Malin
- Sangre sabia (El profeta del diablo)
- חכמולוג
- Sangue Selvagem
- 好血统
- Der Ketzer
- La saggezza nel sangue
- Bilge Kan
- Мудрая кровь
- 와이즈 블러드
- Ont blod
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Wise Blood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Wise Blood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Wise Blood released?
Wise Blood was released on February 17, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Wise Blood?
Wise Blood stars Brad Dourif, Ned Beatty and Harry Dean Stanton, among 10 credited actors.
How is Wise Blood rated?
Wise Blood has 84 on Metacritic.
Is Wise Blood based on a book?
Yes. Wise Blood is adapted from Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor.
Does Wise Blood have a post-credit scene?
No. Wise Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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