Songwriter (1984)

  • R
  • 10/14/1984 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 1h 34m

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.

Overview

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.

Alan Rudolph

Director

Bud Shrake

Writer

Cast

Willie Nelson's headshot

Willie Nelson

Doc Jenkins
Kris Kristofferson's headshot

Kris Kristofferson

Blackie Buck
Melinda Dillon's headshot

Melinda Dillon

Honey Carder
Rip Torn's headshot

Rip Torn

Dino McLeish
Lesley Ann Warren's headshot

Lesley Ann Warren

Gilda
Mickey Raphael's headshot

Mickey Raphael

Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
Rhonda Dotson's headshot

Rhonda Dotson

Corkie
Richard C. Sarafian's headshot

Richard C. Sarafian

Rodeo Rocky

Recommendations