Blue Collar

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

19781h 54m7.3(215 votes)

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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.

Blue Collar (1978) is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, and Yaphet Kotto. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 215 votes.

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Director

Paul Schrader

Cast

Richard Pryor

Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown

Harvey Keitel

Jerry Bartowski

Yaphet Kotto

Sam 'Smokey' James

Ed Begley Jr.

Bobby Joe

Harry Bellaver

Eddie Johnson

George Memmoli

Jenkins

Lucy Saroyan

Arlene Bartowski

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Collar

Where can I watch Blue Collar?

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Who stars in Blue Collar?

Blue Collar stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, and Ed Begley Jr., and was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Blue Collar?

Blue Collar has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did Blue Collar come out?

Blue Collar was released in 1978.

What genre is Blue Collar?

Blue Collar is a drama and crime film.

Is Blue Collar worth watching?

Blue Collar holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.