Jerry Reed (who also directed the film) plays country singer Joe Hawkins, who wants to make a comeback, but it gets threatened by his drug and alcohol abuse, as well as his crooked manager who cheated him out of a lot of money. There are a few rousing action scenes, a wild car chase involving a stolen ambulance and a car totaling an ice cream parlor by a drunken driver.
But it's the great performances by Hopkins as Joe's estranged younger brother Tom, who is determined to steer him back on the right path (as well as engaging with Reed in a semi-comedic drag-out fight scene), Barry Corbin as manager Leon, and Arte Johnson as a not-too-bright private detective. It's an enjoyable mix of comedy, music, action, and a few dramatic undertones.
But it's the great performances by Hopkins as Joe's estranged younger brother Tom, who is determined to steer him back on the right path (as well as engaging with Reed in a semi-comedic drag-out fight scene), Barry Corbin as manager Leon, and Arte Johnson as a not-too-bright private detective. It's an enjoyable mix of comedy, music, action, and a few dramatic undertones.