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.

Songwriter — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 14, 1984
• Runtime
• 94 min
• Genres
• Drama, Music
• Director
• Alan Rudolph

Songwriter — 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