Riding The Rails (1989)
In this independent drama, a stockbroker loses his job in California but is promised one in New York. He is completely without financial resources, and tries the novel gambit of sneaking rides on freight trains in order to get to an appointment for his new job. Along the way he is befriended by a modern-day hobo (an illegal Mexican immigrant) and his dog, and learns some lessons about what it means to be human. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Babchak, José Zuñiga, (more)
Synopsis of Riding The Rails
In this independent drama, a stockbroker loses his job in California but is promised one in New York. He is completely without financial resources, and tries the novel gambit of sneaking rides on freight trains in order to get to an appointment for his new job. Along the way he is befriended by a modern-day hobo (an illegal Mexican immigrant) and his dog, and learns some lessons about what it means to be human. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of Riding The Rails
- James Babchak - Sam
- José Zuñiga - Enrique
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