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One Trick Pony (1980)

R 98 min  -  Drama  -   3 October 1980 (USA)
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Jonah (Paul Simon) is an aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.

Director:

Robert M. Young

Writer:

Paul Simon

Stars:

Paul Simon, Blair Brown and Rip Torn
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Simon ...
Jonah
Blair Brown ...
Marion
Rip Torn ...
Walter Fox
Joan Hackett Joan Hackett ...
Lonnie Fox
Allen Garfield ...
Cal van Damp (as Allan Goorvitz)
Mare Winningham ...
Modeena Dandridge
Michael Pearlman Michael Pearlman ...
Matty Levin
Lou Reed ...
Steve Kunelian
Steve Gadd Steve Gadd ...
Danny Duggin
Eric Gale Eric Gale ...
Lee-Andrew Parker
Tony Levin Tony Levin ...
John DiBatista
Richard Tee Richard Tee ...
Clarence Franklin
Harry Shearer ...
Bernie Wepner
Kate Pierson Kate Pierson ...
Herself (as The B-52s)
Fred Schneider ...
Himself (as The B-52s)
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Storyline

Jonah (Paul Simon) is an aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.

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Record | Failing Marriage | Music Industry | Band | Rock Music  | See more »

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Rock 'n' roll will give you some laughs...but it won't do you any favors.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Cyrkowy kucyk See more »

Filming Locations:

Cleveland, Ohio, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

During the film's credits, Paul Simon & co. (The Jonah Levin Band) are shown driving through what is ostensibly a highway between Cleveland's airport and The City. The footage is actually Route 22, in Union, New Jersey. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Jonah and Matty practice baseball in the park, the ball is returned to Jonah by someone obviously taller than eight-year-old Matty. See more »

Quotes

Jonah: Anna Freud came backstage last week -- Anna Freud. She sold us some blow.
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Connections

References "The Love Boat" (1977) See more »

Soundtracks

"How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns"
Written and Performed by Paul Simon See more »