Movie

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.”

★ 5.4(18)19841h 34m

Drama Music

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Director: Alan Rudolph
Release date: 1984-10-14
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $865,915
Budget: $8,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Songwriter — trailer

About Songwriter

Songwriter is a 1984 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Alan Rudolph, starring Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Melinda Dillon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Songwriter in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Willie Nelson

Doc Jenkins

Kris Kristofferson

Blackie Buck

Melinda Dillon

Honey Carder

Rip Torn

Dino McLeish

Lesley Ann Warren

Gilda

Mickey Raphael

Arly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)

Rhonda Dotson

Corkie

Richard C. Sarafian

Rodeo Rocky

Robert Gould

Ralph

Sage Parker

Pattie McLeish

Shannon Wilcox

Anita

Jeff MacKay

Hogan

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Songwriter in Mexico?+

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Is Songwriter on Netflix?+

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How long is Songwriter?+

Songwriter has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Songwriter?+

Songwriter stars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon, Rip Torn and Lesley Ann Warren.

When did Songwriter come out?+

Songwriter is a 1984 movie directed by Alan Rudolph.

What genre is Songwriter?+

Songwriter is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Songwriter?+

Songwriter was directed by Alan Rudolph.