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Songwriter (1984)

R · 1984-10-14 · 1h 34m · EN
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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.

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.

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Alan RudolphDirectorBud ShrakeWriter

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Willie NelsonWillie NelsonDoc JenkinsKris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonBlackie BuckMelinda DillonMelinda DillonHoney CarderRip TornRip TornDino McLeishLesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann WarrenGildaMickey RaphaelMickey RaphaelArly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)Rhonda DotsonRhonda DotsonCorkieShannon WilcoxShannon WilcoxAnitaRichard C. SarafianRichard C. SarafianRodeo RockyRobert GouldRobert GouldRalphSage ParkerSage ParkerPattie McLeishJeff MacKayJeff MacKayHogan

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What is Songwriter 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.

How long is Songwriter?

Songwriter has a runtime of 94 minutes.