Steelyard Blues (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, Steelyard Blues is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Alan Myerson, running about 93 minutes. “If you can't beat 'em ... drive 'em crazy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of misfits decide to leave for a place that they can all be free. Their mode of transportation is a PBY flying boat. The only problem is that the PBY needs a lot of work and they will need jobs to pay for the parts. When they find that they have only 10 days before the PBY is sold for scrap, they decide on borrowing the parts for their trip
Who’s in it. Steelyard Blues stars Donald Sutherland as Jesse Veldini, Peter Boyle as Eagle Thornberry, Jane Fonda as Iris Caine and Howard Hesseman as Frank Veldini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Steelyard Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steelyard Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steelyard Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steelyard Blues (1973)?
- In US, Steelyard Blues is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steelyard Blues worth watching?
- Steelyard Blues holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steelyard Blues?
- Steelyard Blues stars Donald Sutherland, Peter Boyle, Jane Fonda, Howard Hesseman and John Savage.
- When was Steelyard Blues released?
- Steelyard Blues was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.