Songwriter(1984)
He got mad when they took his money and his business. But when they tried to take his songs... Nobody ever had a better time getting even.
Songwriter Synopsis
Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder, has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten involved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky, who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with Blackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his family and reclaim his songs.
Songwriter (1984) is a drama and music film directed by Alan Rudolph, released on October 14, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon and Rip Torn. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Rudolph
- Writers:
- Bud Shrake
- Producers:
- Sydney Pollack
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Larry Cansler
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,600,000
- Revenue:
- $865,915
- Status:
- Released
Songwriter (1984) Trailer
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Songwriter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willie Nelson
as Doc Jenkins
Kris Kristofferson
as Blackie Buck
Melinda Dillon
as Honey Carder
Rip Torn
as Dino McLeish
Lesley Ann Warren
as Gilda
Mickey Raphael
as Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
Rhonda Dotson
as Corkie
Richard C. Sarafian
as Rodeo Rocky
Robert Gould
as Ralph
Sage Parker
as Pattie McLeish
Shannon Wilcox
as Anita
Jeff MacKay
as Hogan
Key crew
Directed by Alan Rudolph, written by Bud Shrake, produced by Sydney Pollack.
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Songwriter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Songwriter – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Songwriter?
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The main cast of Songwriter (1984) includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon, Rip Torn and Lesley Ann Warren. The film was directed by Alan Rudolph. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Songwriter released?
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Songwriter was released on October 14, 1984 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Songwriter worth watching?
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Songwriter (1984) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Songwriter?
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