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.

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

Crew

Alan Rudolph

Director

Bud Shrake

Writer

Jay Fuller

Transportation Co-Captain

Sydney Pollack

Producer

Stuart H. Pappé

Editor

Willie Nelson

Songs

Joel Schiller

Production Design

Kris Kristofferson

Songs

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Larry Cansler

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

1984 Songwriter Official Trailer 1 TriStar Pictures