Songwriter
"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."
Originally released in 1984. Songwriter is a drama/music film. directed by Alan Rudolph.
Starring Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Melinda Dillon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Budget
$8.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$865.9K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willie Nelson
as Doc Jenkins
Kris Kristofferson
as Blackie Buck
Melinda Dillon
as Honey Carder
Rip Torn
as Dino McLeish
Lesley Ann Warren
as Gilda
Mickey Raphael
as Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
Rhonda Dotson
as Corkie
Richard C. Sarafian
as Rodeo Rocky
Robert Gould
as Ralph
Sage Parker
as Pattie McLeish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,600,000
- Revenue
- $865,915
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 si...
Who directed Songwriter?
Songwriter was directed by Alan Rudolph.
How long is Songwriter?
Songwriter has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Songwriter released?
Songwriter was released on October 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Songwriter?
The main cast of Songwriter includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon, Rip Torn, Lesley Ann Warren.