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★ 5.5/10•1984•1h 34m•R•Drama•Music

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.

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.

Alan Rudolph · Director

Bud Shrake · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 14, 1984
Budget$8,600,000
Revenue$865,915

Actors

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Doc Jenkins

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Blackie Buck

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Honey Carder

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Dino McLeish

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Gilda

Mickey Raphael

Mickey Raphael

Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)

Rhonda Dotson

Rhonda Dotson

Corkie

Richard C. Sarafian

Richard C. Sarafian

Rodeo Rocky

Robert Gould

Robert Gould

Ralph

Sage Parker

Sage Parker

Pattie McLeish

Shannon Wilcox

Shannon Wilcox

Anita

Jeff MacKay

Jeff MacKay

Hogan

Gailard Sartain

Gailard Sartain

Mulreaux

Stephen Bruton

Stephen Bruton

Sam / Roarers Band

Glen Clark

Paul / Roarers Band

Cleve Dupin

Road Manager

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