Payday (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Payday is a drama and music film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 103 minutes. “If you can't smoke it, drink it, spend it or love it... forget it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural south with his dedicated manager, his loyal driver and his long-suffering girlfriend, Maury seduces groupies, brawls and breaks the law, brashly relying on his team to cover for him. Heedlessly alienating all those who care for him, Maury blindly keeps the pedal to the metal.
Who’s in it. Payday stars Rip Torn as Maury Dann, Ahna Capri as Mayleen Travis, Elayne Heilveil as Rosamond McClintock and Michael C. Gwynne as Clarence McGinty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Payday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Payday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Payday (1973)?
- In US, Payday 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 Payday worth watching?
- Payday holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Payday?
- Payday stars Rip Torn, Ahna Capri, Elayne Heilveil, Michael C. Gwynne and Jeff Morris.
- When was Payday released?
- Payday was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.