Payday (1973)

Maury Dann (Rip Torn, in one of his most memorable performances) is a not-so-nice country-Western singer. He ruthlessly manipulates everyone around him to suit his selfish needs...he even ... See full summary »

Director:

Daryl Duke

Writer:

Don Carpenter

Stars:

Rip Torn, Ahna Capri, Elayne Heilveil

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rip Torn	...	Maury Dann
Ahna Capri	...	Mayleen Travis
Elayne Heilveil	...	Rosamond McClintock
Michael C. Gwynne	...	Clarence McGinty
Jeff Morris	...	Bob Tally
Cliff Emmich	...	Chicago
Henry O. Arnold	...	Ted
Bobby Smith	...	Lyman Pitt
Dallas Smith	...	Henry Tutweiler
Richard Hoffman	...	Foggy Bottom Yonce
Walter Bamberg	...	Bridgeway
Eleanor Fell	...	Galen Dann
Clara Dunn	...	Mama Dann
Linda Spatz	...	Sandy
Earle Trigg	...	Bob Dickey

Storyline

Maury Dann (Rip Torn, in one of his most memorable performances) is a not-so-nice country-Western singer. He ruthlessly manipulates everyone around him to suit his selfish needs...he even gets his limo driver to take the blame for the death of a fan whom he stabbed.

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Plot Keywords:

music business | mistress | infidelity | drug addiction | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

Maury Dann lived for the birds ... the booze ... the brawls but in the end it was payday!

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Maury Dann, played by Rip Torn, mentions that one of his children is named Elmore. Torn's real first name is Elmore.

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Quotes

[To Rosamond.]
Mayleen: If I was a man, I'd ball you, too. God knows you're easy enough.

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Connections

Featured in Trailer Trauma V: 70s Action Attack! (2020)

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Soundtracks

Baby Here's a Dime
Written by Shel Silverstein

User Reviews

A forgotten character study film from the 1970's

For those of you who are familiar with Rip Torn as irascible and authoritarian yet lovable characters such as Artie in "The Larry Sanders Show" and Zed in "Men in Black" be prepared for a shock. In this film there is nothing likable about Torn's character Maury Dann, a country singer currently on tour through the south. There is no wisdom behind his cynicism - he is all about using people. Specifically he is all about indulging in all the sex and substance abuse he can without regard to what it does to others. His life takes a turn to an even darker place when the boyfriend of one of his one-night stands catches up with him in a restaurant one day. This is one of those character study films that were very popular in the 1970's, and Torn does a great job playing a totally ruthless individual who has a totally different on-stage persona from his actual personality. He even does a fine job singing the country and western songs. Payday was directed by 1974 National Society of Film Critics Award winner Daryl Duke.

It's a hidden gem worth seeking out.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 June 1975 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Payday

Filming Locations:

Selma, Alabama, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$760,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fantasy Films, Pumice Finance Company (PFC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1