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Songwriter

1984-10-14 · 94 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Music

Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder, has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten involved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky, who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with Blackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his family and reclaim his songs.

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Directors
Alan Rudolph
Production companies
TriStar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,600,000
Revenue
USD 865,915

Top Cast

Willie NelsonWillie NelsonDoc Jenkins
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonBlackie Buck
Melinda DillonMelinda DillonHoney Carder
Rip TornRip TornDino McLeish
Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann WarrenGilda
Mickey RaphaelMickey RaphaelArly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
Rhonda DotsonRhonda DotsonCorkie
Richard C. SarafianRichard C. SarafianRodeo Rocky
Robert GouldRobert GouldRalph
Sage ParkerSage ParkerPattie McLeish
Shannon WilcoxShannon WilcoxAnita
Jeff MacKayJeff MacKayHogan
Gailard SartainGailard SartainMulreaux
Stephen BrutonStephen BrutonSam / Roarers Band
Glen ClarkPaul / Roarers Band
Cleve DupinRoad Manager
B.C. CooperCooper
Poodie LockePurvis
Joe KeyesJoe KeyesEddie
Amanda BishopDaughter #1

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