
Songwriter
Oct 14 1984
•2h 34m
•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.
Cast
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Willie Nelson
Doc Jenkins

Kris Kristofferson
Blackie Buck

Melinda Dillon
Honey Carder

Rip Torn
Dino McLeish
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