Blue Collar (1978) movie poster

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."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 96%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (192 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Richard Pryor as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
Harvey Keitel as Jerry Bartowski
Yaphet Kotto as Sam 'Smokey' James
Ed Begley Jr. as Bobby Joe
Harry Bellaver as Eddie Johnson
George Memmoli as Jenkins
Lucy Saroyan as Arlene Bartowski
Lane Smith as Clarence Hill
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 192 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Blue Collar is a 1978 drama, crime film directed by Paul Schrader. 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. The film has been rated by 192 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Blue Collar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Blue Collar (1978) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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