One Trick Pony(1980)
Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.
One Trick Pony Synopsis
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.
One Trick Pony (1980) is a drama film directed by Robert M. Young, released on October 3, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn and Joan Hackett. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Paul Simon
- Producers:
- Michael Tannen
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Bush
- Composer:
- Paul Simon
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $843,215
- Status:
- Released
One Trick Pony (1980) Trailer
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One Trick Pony Videos & Clips
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One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer
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One Trick Pony Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Simon
as Jonah
Blair Brown
as Marion
Rip Torn
as Walter Fox
Joan Hackett
as Lonnie Fox
Allen Garfield
as Cal van Damp
Mare Winningham
as Modeena Dandridge
- Michael Pearlman
Michael Pearlman
as Matty Levin
Lou Reed
as Steve Kunelian
Steve Gadd
as Danny Duggin
- Eric Gale
Eric Gale
as Lee-Andrew Parker
Tony Levin
as John DiBatista
Richard Tee
as Clarence Franklin
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Paul Simon, produced by Michael Tannen.
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One Trick Pony Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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One Trick Pony – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Trick Pony online?
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One Trick Pony (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in One Trick Pony?
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The main cast of One Trick Pony (1980) includes Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett and Allen Garfield. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Trick Pony released?
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One Trick Pony was released on October 3, 1980 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is One Trick Pony worth watching?
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One Trick Pony (1980) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for One Trick Pony?
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