Songwriter
1984, English. Directed by Alan Rudolph.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Alan RudolphDirector
- Willie NelsonDoc Jenkins
- Kris KristoffersonBlackie Buck
- Melinda DillonHoney Carder
- Rip TornDino McLeish
- Lesley Ann WarrenGilda
- Mickey RaphaelArly / Harmonica (Gilda's Band)
- Rhonda DotsonCorkie
- Richard C. SarafianRodeo Rocky
- Robert GouldRalph
- Sage ParkerPattie McLeish
- Shannon WilcoxAnita
- Jeff MacKayHogan
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bud Shrake
- Budget
- $8.6M
- Box office
- $866K
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How long is Songwriter?
Songwriter runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Songwriter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Songwriter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Songwriter?
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Who directed Songwriter?
Songwriter (1984) was directed by Alan Rudolph and stars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon.