Der Songschreiber (1984): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1984 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1984, Der Songschreiber is a drama and musik film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 94 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Der Songschreiber stars Willie Nelson as Doc Jenkins, Kris Kristofferson as Blackie Buck, Melinda Dillon as Honey Carder and Rip Torn as Dino McLeish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Der Songschreiber has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Songschreiber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Songschreiber tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Der Songschreiber (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Songschreiber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Songschreiber worth watching?
- Der Songschreiber holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Songschreiber?
- Der Songschreiber stars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon, Rip Torn and Lesley Ann Warren.
- When was Der Songschreiber released?
- Der Songschreiber was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.