Hard Country is a 1981 American drama Western film directed by David Greene and starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger (in her film debut), and Michael Parks. Written by Michael Kane and Michael Martin Murphey, the film is about a young woman who longs to escape the limitations of life in a small Texas town to pursue her dreams. She is prevented from leaving by her factory worker boyfriend who does not want her to move to the big city. The film features appearances by country music artists Tanya Tucker and Michael Martin Murphey.
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| Directed by | David Greene |
| Screenplay by | Michael Kane |
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| Cinematography | Dennis Dalzell |
| Edited by | John A. Martinelli |
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| Distributed by | Associated Film Distribution |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5–7 million[1] |
| Box office | $534,653[2] |
Plot
editAmbitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.
Cast
edit- Jan-Michael Vincent as Kyle
- Kim Basinger as Jodie
- Michael Parks as Royce
- Gailard Sartain as Johnny Bob
- Sierra Pecheur as Mama
- John Chappell as Daddy
- Tanya Tucker as Caroline
- Daryl Hannah as Loretta
- Lewis Van Bergen as Ransom
- Ted Neeley as Wesley
- Curtis Credel as Dale
- Scotch Byerley as Aaron
- Richard Lineback as Larry
- Elise Caitlin as Cowgirl #1
- Danone Camden as Cowgirl #2
- Holly Haber as Cowgirl #3
- Richard Moll as Top Gun
- Ron Spivey as Kicker
- Cisse Cameron as Royce's Wife
- Jack Rader as Planet Foreman
- Laura Madison as Tracy Jo
- Delana Michaels as Telephone Operator
- Teri Foster Brooks as Waitress
- David Haney as Bartender
- Garrie Kelly as Airline Interviewer
- A'leisha Brevard as Snoopy Lady
- Jay Kerr as Deputy
- Cheryl Carter as Woman Customer
- Henry G. Sanders as Man Customer
- Tina Menard as Maid
- Jane Abbott as Woman at Airport
- Dolores Aguirre as Security Guard
- Stephen C. Bradbury as Airport Clerk
- West Buchanan as Airport Agent
- Kirby Buchanan as Airport Police #1
- Mitch Carter as Airport Police #2
- Michael Martin Murphey as Michael
- Mike Hearne as Lead Guitar
- Jody Mephis as Drums
- Mark Webernick as Piano
- Rick Fowler as Bass
- David Ellis Coe as Fidde
- Hank Corwin as Steel Guitar
- Katy Moffatt as Special Guest
Michael Shain as Harry Webb
Mark Garibaldi as Doc Udda
Production
editPrincipal photography of Hard Country began in December 1979 on a budget of approximately $5–7 million.[1] Though set in Texas, the film was largely shot on location in Bakersfield, California, while some second unit photography occurred in Midland, Texas.[1]
Release
editHard Country was released theatrically in Los Angeles on May 8, 1981.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Hard Country". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved October 12, 2023. (Note: Toggle between "History", "Details", and "Credits" tabs for full scope of source)
- ^ Hard Country at Box Office Mojo
External links
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