Honkytonk Man1982
Honkytonk Man (1982)
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Critic Consensus: Clint Eastwood succeeds in revealing his softer side in Honkytonk Man, a surprisingly sweet and heartwarming road movie that hums along at a pleasant pace.
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Cast
as Whit
as Grandpa
as Marlene
as Emmy
as Virgil
as Arnspriger
as Snuffy
as Highway Patrolman
as Dr. Hines
as Henry Axle
as Jim Bob
as Belle
as Bob Wills
as Flossie King
as Lulu
as Junior
as Pooch
as Miss Maud
as Jack Wade
as Stubbs
as Smoky
as Singer
as Singer
as Singer
as Dusty
as Oldest Son
as Daughter
as Rancher
as Grocer
as Veteran
as Mr. Vogel
as Prostitute
as Club Manager
as Undertaker
as Gravedigger
as Radio Announcer
as Jailbird
as Jailbird
as Standin
as Dub
as Texas Playboy
as Texas Playboy
as Bus Driver #1
as Bus Driver #2
as Red Stovall
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Critic Reviews for Honkytonk Man
All Critics (14) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)
It is a guileless tribute not only to plain values of plain people in Depression America, but also to the sweet spirit of country-and-western music before it got all duded up for the urban cowboys.
Eastwood took great pains in telling this story of an aging, struggling country singer...
The whole thing veers wildly in quality, and no Eastwood-hater should go within a mile of it; but few lovers of American cinema could fail to be moved by a venture conceived so recklessly against the spirit of its times.
This is a sweet, whimsical, low-key movie, a movie that makes you feel good without pressing you too hard.
The film comes across sympathetically but unconvincingly, as an attempt by a well-established movie tough guy to reveal his tender side.
Today it looks much better, and contains one of Eastwood's most openhearted performances.
Audience Reviews for Honkytonk Man
A real gem of a film that's filled with humor and heart, a lot of heart. Clint Eastwood put away his tough guy image for a personal project that delivers in a wonderful way as solid entertainment. Eastwood is absolutely superb, one of best performances, its up there with Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino and Bronco Billy. Clint and his son Kyle Eastwood shine together in this warmhearted adventure. A beautiful masterpiece. Director, and star, Clint crafts a truly remarkable and magnificent movie that will shine as one of his true classics.
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A bittersweet character study, it works remarkably well. You even begin to believe Clint Eastwood in the role. The star's son, Kyle Eastwood, makes an impressive film debut.
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