Songwriter (1984)

"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."

Drama Music

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 94 min United States of America

DirectorAlan Rudolph

CastKris Kristofferson, Lesley Ann Warren, Melinda Dillon, Mickey Raphael, Rip Torn, Willie Nelson

CountryUnited States of America

Duration94 min