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Songwriter (1984)

R 94 min  -  Drama | Music  -   14 October 1984 (USA)
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Doc Jenkins is a singer/songwriter who tries to leave his singer/songwriter roots to be a music "mogul"... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Rudolph

Writer:

Bud Shrake

Stars:

Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Melinda Dillon
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Willie Nelson ...
Doc Jenkins
Kris Kristofferson ...
Blackie Buck
Melinda Dillon ...
Honey Carder
Rip Torn ...
Dino McLeish
Lesley Ann Warren ...
Gilda
Mickey Raphael Mickey Raphael ...
Arly
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 ...
Mulreaux
Stephen Bruton Stephen Bruton ...
Sam / Roarers Band
Glen Clark Glen Clark ...
Paul / Roarers Band
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Storyline

Doc Jenkins is a singer/songwriter who tries to leave his singer/songwriter roots to be a music "mogul", and gets tangled up in a bad publishing deal. He enlists a team of cronies, including a young singer and his former singing partner, Blackie Buck, and together they execute his plan to get out of the deal. He gets help from a stereotypical small-time concert promoter. Honey Carder is the love interest/ex-wife. Written by <marv@knology.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Songwriter | Beautiful Woman

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Willie and Kris? You better duck! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dalszerző See more »

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$497,406 (USA) (14 October 1984) (499 Screens)

Gross:

$865,915 (USA) (21 October 1984)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Blackie Buck: Do you suppose a mans got to be a miserable son of a bitch all the time, just to write a good song every now & then? That's a terrible thought.
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