| The Billion Dollar Hobo | |
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| Directed by | Stuart E. McGowan |
| Written by | Stuart E. McGowan Tim Conway Roger Beatty |
| Produced by | Lang Elliott Eric Weston |
| Starring | Tim Conway Will Geer |
| Cinematography | Irv Goodnoff |
| Edited by | Avrum Fine |
| Music by | Michael Leonard |
| Distributed by | International Picture Show Company |
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Running time | 96 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Billion Dollar Hobo is a 1977 American comedy film starring Tim Conway and Will Geer (in his last role).
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.
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