Movie

Songwriter (1984)

• R
• October 14, 1984
• 1h 34m

• Drama
• Music

“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.”

Overview

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.

Director

Alan Rudolph

Writers

Bud Shrake

Starring

Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon