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The Billion Dollar Hobo

Play trailer Poster for The Billion Dollar Hobo G,  1977,  1h 36m,  Kids & Family/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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An endearing guy without much common sense, Vernon Praiseworthy (Tim Conway) is in line to inherit a huge sum of money from his uncle, Choo-Choo Trayne (Will Geer), a hobo who became a billionaire. In order to get the money, though, Vernon has to experience the hobo way of life. While on his extended railway adventure, Vernon travels with a bright dog and gets into numerous mishaps. Not surprisingly, the mutt seems to have a better handle on things than his human companion.
The Billion Dollar Hobo

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Stuart E. McGowan

Director

Tim Conway

Vernon Praiseworthy

Will Geer

Choo-Choo Trayne

Eric Weston

Steve

Victoria Carroll

Henderson

Sydney Lassick

Mitchell

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The Billion Dollar Hobo

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Synopsis An endearing guy without much common sense, Vernon Praiseworthy (Tim Conway) is in line to inherit a huge sum of money from his uncle, Choo-Choo Trayne (Will Geer), a hobo who became a billionaire. In order to get the money, though, Vernon has to experience the hobo way of life. While on his extended railway adventure, Vernon travels with a bright dog and gets into numerous mishaps. Not surprisingly, the mutt seems to have a better handle on things than his human companion.
Director
Stuart E. McGowan
Producer
Lang Elliott
Screenwriter
Simon Abbott, Roger Beatty, Tim Conway
Production Co
International Picture Show Company
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 1977, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 31, 2020
Runtime
1h 36m
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