How old was Martin Scorsese in Boxcar Bertha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

While Boxcar Bertha was being made, Martin Scorsese was:

29 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Boxcar Bertha came out:

January 1, 1972

And the birth date of Martin Scorsese:

November 17, 1942

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Martin Scorsese during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.