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Blue Collar (1978)

""Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it."

7.319781h 54mEN
DramaCrime

Directed by Paul Schrader

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

EN

Release

February 10, 1978

Director

Paul Schrader

Official Trailer

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Overview

Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.

Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Jerry Bartowski

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

Sam 'Smokey' James

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Bobby Joe

Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Eddie Johnson

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Jenkins

Lucy Saroyan

Lucy Saroyan

Arlene Bartowski

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

Clarence Hill

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

John Burrows

Borah Silver

Borah Silver

Dogshit Miller

Chip Fields

Chip Fields

Caroline Brown

Harry Northup

Harry Northup

Hank

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Blue Collar (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Blue Collar. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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