Boxcar Bertha
1972, English. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Barbara HersheyBoxcar Bertha
- David CarradineBig Bill Shelly
- Barry PrimusRake Brown
- Bernie CaseyVon Morton
- John CarradineH. Buckram Sartoris
- Victor ArgoMcIver #1
- David OsterhoutMcIver #2
- Harry NorthupHarvey Hall
- Joe ReynoldsJoe Cox
- Marianne DoleMrs. Mailler
- Ann MorellTillie Parr
- Martin ScorseseBrothel Client (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Budget
- $600K
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What Boxcar Bertha is based on
Boxcar Bertha is based on Sister of the Road, a novel by Ben Lewis Reitman.
Novel
Sister of the Road
By Ben Lewis Reitman
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Boxcar Bertha: quick answers
Is Boxcar Bertha worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 265 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Boxcar Bertha?
Boxcar Bertha runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Boxcar Bertha have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boxcar Bertha. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boxcar Bertha parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boxcar Bertha is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Boxcar Bertha on?
Boxcar Bertha isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boxcar Bertha?
If you liked Boxcar Bertha, try Gotti, Once Upon a Time in America, Crimes of Passion.
Who directed Boxcar Bertha?
Boxcar Bertha (1972) was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus.
What is Boxcar Bertha based on?
Boxcar Bertha is based on Sister of the Road, a novel by Ben Lewis Reitman.