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Adventure Cult Classic

An ex-con’s shot at redemption runs up against the realities of rural Southern life.

COUNTRY BLUE

Young and in love, she broke the law... the law broke her.

1973 · 1h 38m · R · Adventure / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Bobby Lee has just been released from jail and wants to make a better life for he and girlfriend Ruthie.

Quick Answer

What is Country Blue about?

Country Blue is a 1973 American adventure, crime, and drama film directed by Jack Conrad about Bobby Lee, a recently released ex-convict striving to build a better life with his girlfriend Ruthie.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your B-movies with a Southern drawl, harmonica solos, and a dash of retribution, Country Blue delivers. Jack Conrad pulls double duty as both director and troubled protagonist, while Rita George adds heart as Ruthie. Come for the hixploitation, stay for the white lightning and hard luck.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Country Blue follows Bobby Lee, freshly released from jail, as he returns to rural America determined to leave his criminal past behind. With his girlfriend Ruthie by his side, Bobby Lee’s quest for a new beginning unfolds against the backdrop of hard-scrabble Southern living, where temptation and trouble are never far away. The film blends elements of crime, drama, and adventure, capturing the tensions and aspirations of those living on society’s fringes. With themes of retribution, deception, and the struggle for redemption, Country Blue offers a gritty, music-infused snapshot of life on the edge, set to the twang of country music and the hum of race car engines.

Details & Specs

Director
Jack Conrad
Writers
William F. Conrad, Jack Conrad
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jack Conrad Writers: William F. Conrad +1 more

Why Cult

Southern Hixploitation Vibes

Steeped in slang, grit, and rural Americana, this film is a prime cut of 1970s hixploitation.

Country Music Backdrop

Song, singing, and harmonica-playing infuse the story, echoing the film's country roots.

Ex-Con Redemption Story

Bobby Lee’s post-prison journey offers a raw look at the struggle for a second chance.

Race Car Culture

With race car drivers, mechanics, and racetrack scenes, the world of Southern racing is never far away.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Country Blue released? +

Country Blue was released in 1973.

Who directed Country Blue? +

Country Blue was directed by Jack Conrad.

How long is Country Blue? +

Country Blue has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Country Blue? +

Country Blue is an adventure, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch Country Blue? +

Country Blue is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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