Review of Boxcar Bertha (1972) by Jason H — 17 Jun 2007

Early Scorsese film...not as good as what was to come but still not bad.

This review of Boxcar Bertha (1972) was written by Jason H on 17 Jun 2007.

Boxcar Bertha has generally received mixed reviews.

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Not a very good film, but it was alright at what it was. If nothing else it was interesting to see Martin Scorsese's humble beginning…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 07 Feb 2012

The only thing New York about Martin Scorseseâ(TM)s second feature, Boxcar Bertha is the Yankee gambler, Rake Brown…

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Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw. I'm glad I wasn't alive when Scorsese made his first two movies…

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By Davey M (514) on 14 Apr 2011

I ain't a criminal. I'm a union man. Bertha is traumatized by the death of her father…

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By Marrick A (101) on 06 Dec 2010

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