Blue Collar
""Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it."
Originally released in 1978. Blue Collar is a drama/crime film. directed by Paul Schrader.
Starring Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, and Yaphet Kotto
Synopsis
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (189 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.5M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Pryor
as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
Harvey Keitel
as Jerry Bartowski
Yaphet Kotto
as Sam 'Smokey' James
Ed Begley Jr.
as Bobby Joe
Harry Bellaver
as Eddie Johnson
George Memmoli
as Jenkins
Lucy Saroyan
as Arlene Bartowski
Lane Smith
as Clarence Hill
Cliff DeYoung
as John Burrows
Borah Silver
as Dogshit Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,700,000
- Revenue
- $6,521,083
Production Companies
- TAT Communications Company
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Collar about?
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at unio...
Who directed Blue Collar?
Blue Collar was directed by Paul Schrader.
How long is Blue Collar?
Blue Collar has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Blue Collar released?
Blue Collar was released on February 10, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue Collar?
The main cast of Blue Collar includes Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr., Harry Bellaver.
Is Blue Collar worth watching?
Blue Collar has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 189 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.