Movie

The Billion Dollar Hobo

“Clear the tracks! It's a 100 laffs-a-minute runaway as Tim goes tramping with a locomotive and a canine keeper!”

★ 5.8(8)19771h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart E. McGowan
Release date: 1977-11-01
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The International Picture Show Company

About The Billion Dollar Hobo

The Billion Dollar Hobo is a 1977 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Stuart E. McGowan, starring Tim Conway, Al Stellone and Ellen Gerstein. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Billion Dollar Hobo in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Vernon Praiseworthy is a clumsy but lovable dope who stands to inherit his uncle's fortune. The condition is that he travel the rails as a penniless hobo just as his uncle did in the dark days of the depression. That seems simple enough until he gets involved in a dog-napping plot. Written by Jerry Roberts

Cast

Tim Conway

Vernon Praiseworthy

Al Stellone

Ellen Gerstein

Waitress

Will Geer

Choo-Choo Trayne

Frank Sivero

Ernie

Victoria Carroll

Henderson

Sydney Lassick

Mitchell

Eric Weston

Steve

Darrow Igus

Royal

Bob Telford

Policeman

London

Bo (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Billion Dollar Hobo in New Zealand?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Billion Dollar Hobo on Netflix?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Billion Dollar Hobo?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Billion Dollar Hobo?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo stars Tim Conway, Al Stellone, Ellen Gerstein, Will Geer and Frank Sivero.

When did The Billion Dollar Hobo come out?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo is a 1977 movie directed by Stuart E. McGowan.

What genre is The Billion Dollar Hobo?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed The Billion Dollar Hobo?+

The Billion Dollar Hobo was directed by Stuart E. McGowan.