Songwriter
He got mad when they took his money and his business. But when they tried to take his songs... Nobody ever had a better time getting even.
1984 · 1h 34m · R
Drama, Music
Directed by
Alan Rudolph
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Alan Rudolph Director
- Willie Nelson as Doc Jenkins
- Kris Kristofferson as Blackie Buck
- Melinda Dillon as Honey Carder
- Rip Torn as Dino McLeish
- Lesley Ann Warren as Gilda
- Mickey Raphael as Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
- Rhonda Dotson as Corkie
- Richard C. Sarafian as Rodeo Rocky
- Robert Gould as Ralph
- Sage Parker as Pattie McLeish
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