On the Road, Making Music and Raising HeII!
WilIie NeIson and Kris Kristofferson as a pair of hard-living Texans in this funny, originaI and very reaI look at the country music business. Doc Jenkins (Nelson) may be one of C&W's most beloved stars, but his private Iife is a wreck. He's split up with his Iongtime partner, Blackie Buck (Kristofferson), a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder (Melinda Dillon), has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten invoIved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky (Richard C. Sarafian), who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with BIackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his famiIy and reclaim his songs. lt's Willie and Kris, on the road again, making music and raising helI!
"***1/2 out of **** - NeIson is a gifted, understated actor." - Roger Ebert, Chicago-Sun Times
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, WiIlie Nelson, Melinda DiIIon, Rip Torn, Lesley Ann Warren |