Doing Time for Patsy Cline
Originally released in 1997. Doing Time for Patsy Cline is a comedy film. directed by Chris Kennedy.
Starring Matt Day, Richard Roxburgh, and Miranda Otto
Synopsis
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to Sydney Airport where his take-off into a successful country/western singing career will hopefully begin. However, fate and his naivety find him hitchhiking with a psychotic drug thief named Boyd, and Boyd's mesmerising girlfriend, Patsy. The plot then splits into a series of parallels, flash forwards and flashbacks. One depicts Ralph’s imprisonment after being framed for drug trafficking. The other follows the dramatic ascent of his career to hype status and the pairing between the dynamic Patsy and himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Oilrag Productions
- New South Wales Film & Television Office
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doing Time for Patsy Cline about?
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to S...
Who directed Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
Doing Time for Patsy Cline was directed by Chris Kennedy.
How long is Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
Doing Time for Patsy Cline has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Doing Time for Patsy Cline released?
Doing Time for Patsy Cline was released on September 25, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
The main cast of Doing Time for Patsy Cline includes Matt Day, Richard Roxburgh, Miranda Otto, Roy Billing, Tony Barry.