Berthahd | Boxcar

It is loosely based on Sister of the Road , a pseudo-autobiographical novel by Ben Reitman about the real-life Bertha Thompson. 🍿 Why It’s Worth Watching

Set in the American South during the 1930s, the film follows the transformation of a young girl into a notorious fugitive.

Scorsese took the job as a "director-for-hire" under Corman's factory-style production, shooting the entire film quickly in Arkansas . Boxcar BerthaHD

An orphaned girl who takes to "riding the rails" after the death of her father.

💡 While often ranked low in Scorsese’s filmography, Boxcar Bertha is a raw, high-energy portrait of outlaws that proved he could elevate even "schlock" material with genuine artistry. It is loosely based on Sister of the

Released in 1972, is a gritty Depression-era crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Roger Corman . Though it was framed as a low-budget "exploitation" film to capitalize on the success of Bonnie and Clyde , it is now a historical curiosity as Scorsese’s second feature film. 🚂 The Story & Characters

The duo is joined by Rake Brown , a Yankee gambler, and Von Morton , a Black harmonica player and former family friend. An orphaned girl who takes to "riding the

Essential viewing for fans who want to see the "student" phase of one of cinema's greatest directors.