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The Billion Dollar Hobo is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Stuart E. McGowan released in USA on 1 november 1977 with Tim Conway
The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 november 1977
Length 1h36
Directed by Stuart E. McGowan
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Rating45%
The Billion Dollar Hobo is a 1977 American comedy film starring Tim Conway and Will Geer (in his last role).
Synopsis
Conway is Vernon Praiseworthy, only heir to his uncle's fortune, who faced poverty and misfortune during the Great Depression but managed to build up his riches despite these hardships. To become eligible for the inheritance, Vernon must suffer as his uncle did by becoming a migrant hobo for a time. Soon after, Vernon and the dog sent to protect him are caught up in a dognapping scheme.Actors
Tim Conway
(Vernon Praiseworthy)
Will Geer
(Choo-Choo Trayne)
Ellen Gerstein
(Waitress)
Sydney Lassick
(Mitchell)
John Myhers
(Leonard Cox)
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