Outlaw Blues (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1977, Outlaw Blues is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Richard T. Heffron, running about 100 minutes. “His song is a runaway hit while he's a hit runaway.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring musician is released from prison to find that a song he had written while locked up has been stolen and made into a hit record by a country music superstar. When his confrontation with the star takes a violent turn the ex-con has to go back on the run, but he finds an unexpected ally in a shrewd background singer with a plan to turn the tables in his favor.
Who’s in it. Outlaw Blues stars Peter Fonda as Bobby Ogden, Susan Saint James as Tina Waters, John Crawford as Buzz Cavenaugh and James T. Callahan as Garland Dupree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Outlaw Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outlaw Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outlaw Blues tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outlaw Blues (1977)?
- In US, Outlaw Blues is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outlaw Blues worth watching?
- Outlaw Blues holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outlaw Blues?
- Outlaw Blues stars Peter Fonda, Susan Saint James, John Crawford, James T. Callahan and Michael Lerner.
- When was Outlaw Blues released?
- Outlaw Blues was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.