Joe Hill

Run Time:

110min.

Director(s):

Bo Widerberg

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: This highly fictionalized biography chronicles the exploits leading up to the execution of the notorious labor leader. The story begins as he is seen immigrating from Sweden to the U.S. Read More

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