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Crazy Heart (2009)

R  112 min  -  Drama | Music | Romance   -  5 February 2010 (USA)
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Reviews: 196 user | 251 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com

A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him.

Director:

Scott Cooper

Writers:

Scott Cooper, Thomas Cobb (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges ...
James Keane ...
Manager
Anna Felix ...
Barmaid
Paul Herman Paul Herman ...
Tom Bower ...
Ryan Bingham ...
Beth Grant ...
Rick Dial ...
Maggie Gyllenhaal ...
Debrianna Mansini ...
Ann
Jerry Handy Jerry Handy ...
Cowboy (as Jerry Hardy)
Jack Nation ...
Buddy
Ryil Adamson ...
J. Michael Oliva ...
Bear (as J. Michael 'Yak' Oliva)
David Manzanares ...
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Storyline

Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician. Written by Fox Searclight Pictures  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Singer | Musician | Journalist | Country Music | Drink  | See more »

Taglines:

The harder the life, the sweeter the song.

Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Loco corazón See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$82,664 (USA) (20 December 2009) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$39,462,438 (USA) (30 May 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Jeff Bridges and Colin Farrell did their own singing in this film, with the assistance of voice coach Roger Love. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the sound check before the Phoenix concert, the tattoo on Bear's (the sound tech) left arm changes twice (probably at the same time the ear piece changes). See more »

Quotes

Jean Craddock: I can't help it if my capillaries are close to the skin.
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Connections

Featured in "Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.63" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Live Forever"
Written by Eddy Shaver and Billy Joe Shaver
Performed by Robert Duvall See more »