Songwriter

Name: Songwriter
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: October 14, 1984
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Lesley Ann Warren, Melinda Dillon, Mickey Raphael, Rhonda Dotson

1984

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TriStar Pictures | Release Date: October 14, 1984 | R

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Lesley Ann Warren, Melinda Dillon, Mickey Raphael, Rhonda Dotson, Richard C. Sarafian, Rip Torn, Robert Gould, Sage Parker, Willie Nelson

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.

Director: Alan Rudolph

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Roger Ebert

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. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

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. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

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. Read full review

Janet Maslin

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. Read full review

A likeable shaggy dog of a movie, assuming the music's to your taste. Read full review

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