Joe Hill
""I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night. Alive as you or me. Says I, but Joe you're ten years dead. I never died says he.""
Originally released in 1971. Joe Hill is a drama film. directed by Bo Widerberg.
Starring Thommy Berggren, Anja Schmidt, and Kelvin Malave
Synopsis
In the early 1900s, the legendary Joe Hill emigrates with his brother to the United States. But after a short time, he loses touch with his brother. Joe gets a few jobs but is struck by all the injustice and tragedy going on. He becomes active in the forbidden union IWW, a union for workers without trades. It is forbidden to demonstrate and to speak in public but Joe gets around that by singing his manifests with the Salvation Army. He manages to get more and more people to go on strike with him but he also makes powerful enemies doing that. Finally he gets connected with a murder and during the trial he fires his lawyer and takes upon himself to become his own defender.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Sagittarius Productions
- Bo Widerberg Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Hill about?
In the early 1900s, the legendary Joe Hill emigrates with his brother to the United States. But after a short time, he loses touch with his brother. Joe gets a few jobs but is struck by all the inj...
Who directed Joe Hill?
Joe Hill was directed by Bo Widerberg.
How long is Joe Hill?
Joe Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Joe Hill released?
Joe Hill was released on August 25, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joe Hill?
The main cast of Joe Hill includes Thommy Berggren, Anja Schmidt, Kelvin Malave, Evert Anderson, Cathy Smith.