Songwriter (1984)

10/14/1984 (US) • 1h 34m

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.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Willie Nelson

Doc Jenkins

Kris Kristofferson

Blackie Buck

Melinda Dillon

Honey Carder

Rip Torn

Dino McLeish

Mickey Raphael

Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,600,000.00

Revenue

$865,915.00

Keywords

songwriter

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