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- 1984
- R
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 34 m
- 1984
- R
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 34 m
Summary Doc Jenkins (Willie Nelson) is a country music star who has become fed up with the industry. With some help from an old friend (Kris Kristofferson) he attempts to right some wrongs and get back at the ruthless promoter who swindled him.
Directed By: Alan Rudolph
Written By: Bud Shrake
- 1984
- R
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 34 m
- 1984
- R
- TriStar Pictures
- 1 h 34 m
Songwriter
76
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Summary Doc Jenkins (Willie Nelson) is a country music star who has become fed up with the industry. With some help from an old friend (Kris Kristofferson) he attempts to right some wrongs and get back at the ruthless promoter who swindled him.
Directed By: Alan Rudolph
Written By: Bud Shrake
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Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
76
100% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Songwriter is one of those movies that grows on you. It doesn't have a big point to prove, and it isn't all locked into the requirements of its plot. It's about spending some time with some country musicians who are not much crazier than most country musicians, and are probably nicer than some. It also has a lot of good music.
The film’s scruffy charms do not dim with age. If you’re in the mood for a musical roman a clef where the songs are sharp and the singing is effortlessly on key, don’t underestimate Songwriter.
The movie belongs to Nelson, who displays a natural screen charm, but Rip Torn also contributes an excellent performance as a good ol' boy concert promoter.
Though Songwriter is an original, it recalls the director's earlier Roadie in its choppiness, its knowing view of show business, and its humor, which tends to be exuberantly rude.
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Production Company
TriStar Pictures
Release Date Oct 14, 1984
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating R
Tagline Willie and Kris on the road - sharing music...raising hell!
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Academy of Country Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
