description Boxcar Bertha Overview
Boxcar Bertha is a 1972 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Roger Corman. The film adapts Joyce H. Corrington’s screenplay based on the story *Sister of the Road*, a biographical account of Bertha Thompson. It marked Scorsese's second directorial feature, utilizing a modest production budget.
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info Boxcar Bertha Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1972 |
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What is the plot of Boxcar Bertha?
Set during the Great Depression, Bertha Thompson joins union organizer Big Bill Shelly after her father's death and becomes involved in robbery and anti-railroad violence. Barbara Hershey plays Bertha and David Carradine plays Big Bill. [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/boxcar_bertha)
Is Boxcar Bertha based on a true story?
It is a loose adaptation of Sister of the Road, a pseudo-autobiographical work about the fictional character Bertha Thompson. The film should not be treated as a straightforward biography. [Boxcar Bertha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxcar_Bertha)
Why is Boxcar Bertha important in Martin Scorsese's filmography?
The 1972 film is generally cataloged as Scorsese's second feature and was produced by Roger Corman for American International Pictures. It shows Scorsese working inside a low-budget crime-film production before later films such as Mean Streets. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/54463-BOXCAR-BERTHA)
Who else appears in Boxcar Bertha?
The credited cast includes Barry Primus, Bernie Casey, and John Carradine alongside Barbara Hershey and David Carradine. The film runs for roughly 87 to 88 minutes depending on the listing. [Boxcar Bertha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxcar_Bertha)
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