The Great American Hobo
1980, English. Directed by Bobb Hopkins.
The Great American Hobo produced in 1980 features the music of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" documenting the men and women who rode freight trains. Shot in 14 states and culminates with the Hobo Convention in Britt Iowa. Premiered the Independent Eye series for PBS in 1980.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 July 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bobb Hopkins
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The Great American Hobo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Great American Hobo?
The Great American Hobo (1980) was directed by Bobb Hopkins.