The Big Picture Cinema felt an immense loss on May 9, 2023, with the passing of Roger Corman. For over a half-century, Corman was a maverick film producer known for his prolific work on B-movies and domestic distribution of foreign cinema.
Run Time 88 minutes Director Martin Scorsese Release Date June 14, 1972 Actors Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey, John Carradine Roger Corman Hired Martin Scorsese To Direct a Gangster B-Movie, ‘Boxcar Bertha’ Roger Corman's influence on modern Hollywood was vast, and his film empire was chronicled in the aptly titled, Corman's World, a documentary about his career.
Roger Corman Taught Martin Scorsese How To Be a Professional Filmmaker Anyone oblivious to Corman's work will be amazed by the depth of his filmography. He produced films at an extremely high rate--indicative of his economical and efficient work schedule. During filming, Corman insisted that Boxcar Bertha, knowing that audiences were expecting a riff on Bonnie Bertha, include a car chase scene. Scorsese complied, but he requested an additional day of shooting.