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Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails

Jun 01, 1988 · 1h 30m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Neil Hollander

Overview

Wiped out by a stock market crash, Sam Spencer suddenly finds himself broke and homeless in New York. When a friend offers him a job in California, Sam heads west the only way he can afford, hopping trains. Along the way, he befriends Enrique, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, and Enrique's canine companion who together introduce Sam to hobo culture.

Cast of Riding the Rails

Crew of Riding the Rails

About Riding the Rails

What is Riding the Rails about?

Wiped out by a stock market crash, Sam Spencer suddenly finds himself broke and homeless in New York. When a friend offers him a job in California, Sam heads west the only way he can afford, hopping trains. Along the way, he befriends Enrique, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, and Enrique's canine companion who together introduce Sam to hobo culture.

When was Riding the Rails released?

Riding the Rails was released on June 1, 1988.

How long is Riding the Rails?

Riding the Rails runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who directed Riding the Rails?

Riding the Rails was directed by Neil Hollander.

Who is in the cast of Riding the Rails?

The cast of Riding the Rails includes Jim Babchak and José Zúñiga.