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1984•94 min•Drama, Music

Songwriter

Is Songwriter a Hit or Flop?

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Is Songwriter worth watching? With a rating of 5.063/10, this Drama, Music film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Songwriter 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.

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Top Cast

Willie Nelson
Willie NelsonDoc Jenkins
Kris Kristofferson
Kris KristoffersonBlackie Buck
Melinda Dillon
Melinda DillonHoney Carder
Rip Torn
Rip TornDino McLeish
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann WarrenGilda
Mickey Raphael
Mickey RaphaelArly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
Rhonda Dotson
Rhonda DotsonCorkie
Richard C. Sarafian
Richard C. SarafianRodeo Rocky
Robert Gould
Robert GouldRalph
Sage Parker
Sage ParkerPattie McLeish

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Is Songwriter worth watching?

Songwriter has received mixed reviews with a 5.063/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Music movies.

Is Songwriter hit or flop?

Songwriter has received average ratings (5.063/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Songwriter is a Drama, Music movie that 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, ...

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