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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker

The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker

Genres

Documentary

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Documentary - Ernest Borgnine, star of the classic train movie Emperor of the North, hosts and narrates this remarkable examination of the uniquely American Hobo.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

01 January 2003

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Himself - Narrator

Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

Himself - Special Guest

James Michener

James Michener

Himself - Special Guest

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