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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack

After Woody Guthrie and before Bob Dylan came Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

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2000-08-16
1h 52m
English
Released
Crawford Communications

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With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. She explores who he is and how he got there, working back and forth between archival and contemporary footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, busking through the South and West in the early 50s, a year with Woody Guthrie, six years flatpicking in Europe, a triumphant return to Greenwich Village in the early 60s, mentoring Bob Dylan, then life on the road, from gig to gig, singing and telling stories. A Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await Jack near the end of a long trail. What will Aiyana find for herself?

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About The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack

After Woody Guthrie and before Bob Dylan came Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. She explores who he is and how he got there, working back and forth between archival and contemporary footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, busking through the South and West in the early 50s, a year with Woody Guthrie, six years flatpicking in Europe, a triumphant return to Greenwich Village in the early 60s, mentoring Bob Dylan, then life on the road, from gig to gig, singing and telling stories. A Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await Jack near the end of a long trail. What will Aiyana find for herself? Running 112 minutes.

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Cast and Characters

The cast features Jack Elliott (as Self), Arlo Guthrie (as Self), Kris Kristofferson (as Self), Pete Seeger (as Self), and Odetta (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack has built such a passionate audience.

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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack runs for 112 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack good? What's the rating?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack?

The main cast includes Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, and Pete Seeger, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack available in English?

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When was The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack released?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack was released in 2000.

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What is The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack about?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack is a Music/Documentary English-language film. With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. She explores who he is and how he got there, working back and forth between archival and contemporary footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, busking through the South and West in the early 50s, a year with Woody Guthrie, six years flatpicking in Europe, a triumphant return to Greenwich Village in the early 60s, mentoring Bob Dylan, then life on the road, from gig to gig, singing and telling stories. A Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await Jack near the end of a long trail. What will Aiyana find for herself?

When was The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack released?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack was released on August 16, 2000. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. The film was produced by Crawford Communications.

Who stars in The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack?

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack stars Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson and Pete Seeger. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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