Movie · drama, music
Songwriter
1984 · 1h 34m · R
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What is it about? 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.
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.
Genres: drama, music. Themes: songwriter.
Cast and crew Songwriter
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Creators
- Directed byAlan Rudolph
- ScreenplayBud Shrake
- MusicLarry Cansler
- CinematographyMatthew F. Leonetti
- EditingStuart H. Pappé
- EditingGeorge A. Martin
- EditingStephen Lovejoy
Full cast and crew56 cast members, 34 crew
Cast:
- Willie Nelson · Doc Jenkins
- Kris Kristofferson · Blackie Buck
- Melinda Dillon · Honey Carder
- Rip Torn · Dino McLeish
- Lesley Ann Warren · Gilda
- Mickey Raphael · Arly
- Rhonda Dotson · Corkie
- Richard C. Sarafian · Rodeo Rocky
- Robert Gould · Ralph
- Sage Parker · Pattie McLeish
- Shannon Wilcox · Anita
- Jeff MacKay · Hogan
- Gailard Sartain · Mulreaux
- Stephen Bruton · Sam
- Glen Clark · Paul
- Cleve Dupin · Road Manager
- B.C. Cooper · Cooper
- Poodie Locke · Purvis
- Joe Keyes · Eddie
- Amanda Bishop · Daughter #1
- Kristin Renfro · Daughter #2
- Sammy Allred · Disc Jockey
- William Boyd · Blind Tommy's Brother
- Steven Fromholz · Engineer
- Johnny Gimble · Fiddle Player
- Eloise DeJoria · Girl on Bus
- Kate Cadenhead · Groupie
- Chase Masterson · Little Girl in Bed
- Joe Gallien · Electronics Engineer
- Gates Moore · First Concert Hall Manager
- Larry Gorham · Concert Hall Manager
- Jackie King · Guitar Player
- Catherine Molloy · Doc's Girlfriend
- Bobby Rambo · Party Guest
- Michael Reesburg · Roarer Roadie
- John Shaw · Cashier
- Pete Stauber · Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
- Larry Trader · Golf Roadie
- Priscilla Dougherty · Incredulous Woman
- Bobbie Nelson · Piano (Gilda's Band)
Crew:
- Alan Rudolph · Director
- Bud Shrake · Writer
- Sydney Pollack · Producer
- Stuart H. Pappé · Editor
- Joel Schiller · Production Design
- Matthew F. Leonetti · Director of Photography
- Larry Cansler · Original Music Composer
- Vicki Huff · Casting
- Lynn Stalmaster · Casting
- George A. Martin · Editor
- Ernest Misko · Costume Design
- Stephen Lovejoy · Editor
- Kathleen Gore-Misko · Costume Design
Trailer Songwriter
EN1984 Songwriter Official Trailer 1 TriStar PicturesJuly 15, 2019Movies like this Songwriter
Details Songwriter
- First theatrical release
- October 14, 1984
- Release in the US
- October 14, 1984
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studio
- TriStar Pictures
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $8.6M
- Worldwide gross
- $865.9K
Frequently asked questions
How long is Songwriter?
1h 34m (94 minutes).
Who’s in Songwriter?
Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon, Rip Torn, Lesley Ann Warren, Mickey Raphael, Rhonda Dotson, Richard C. Sarafian, Robert Gould, and Sage Parker. Directed by Alan Rudolph.
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