Honkytonk Man

1982

Honkytonk Man

Critics 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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Clint Eastwood directed this low-key road movie, a deliberate change of pace from his dark and violent screen persona. Eastwood is Red Stovall, an amateur country singer/songwriter in the Depression-era 1930s, who dreams of singing success in Nashville. Red's death-rattle cough makes him realize that his time is running out; after sleeping off a one-day drunk, he announces to his family that he plans to head off to Nashville and try to make it to the Grand Old Opry. He and his nephew Whit (Kyle Eastwood) pile into his touring car, along with Grandpa (John McIntire), who wants to visit some folks in Tennessee. They drive off down the road and, after visiting a gambling house, pick up a young woman, Marlene (Alexa Kenin), who joins the traveling show onward to Nashville, where Red hopes to audition at the Opry and make a recording.

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Cast

Kyle Eastwood
as Whit
John McIntire
as Grandpa
Alexa Kenin
as Marlene
Verna Bloom
as Emmy
Matt Clark
as Virgil
Barry Corbin
as Arnspriger
Jerry Hardin
as Snuffy
Tim Thomerson
as Highway Patrolman
Susan Arnold
Macon McCalman
as Dr. Hines
Joe Regalbuto
as Henry Axle
Gary Grubbs
as Jim Bob
Rebecca Clemons
as Belle
Johnny Gimble
as Bob Wills
Linda Hopkins
as Flossie King
Bette Ford
as Lulu
Phyllis Huffman
Jim Boelsen
as Junior
Tracey Walter
as Pooch
Susan Peretz
as Miss Maud
John Russell
as Jack Wade
Charles Cyphers
as Stubbs
Marty Robbins
as Smoky
Ray Price
as Singer
Shelly West
as Singer
David Frizzell
as Singer
Porter Wagoner
as Dusty
Bob Ferrera
as Oldest Son
Tracy Shults
as Daughter
R.J. Ganzert
as Rancher
Hugh Warden
as Grocer
Kelsie Blades
as Veteran
Peter Griggs
as Mr. Vogel
Julie Hoopman
as Prostitute
Rozelle Gayle
as Club Manager
Robert V. Barron
as Undertaker
DeForest Covan
as Gravedigger
Lloyd Nelson
as Radio Announcer
George Orrison
as Jailbird
Glenn Wright
as Jailbird
Frank Reinhard
as Standin
Roy Jenson
as Dub
Gordon Terry
as Texas Playboy
Merle Travis
as Texas Playboy
Robert D. Carver
as Bus Driver #1
Thomas Powels
as Bus Driver #2
Clint Eastwood
as Red Stovall
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Audience Reviews for Honkytonk Man

  • Nov 18, 2012
    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.
    Al S Super Reviewer
  • Jun 03, 2007
    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.
    Dean M Super Reviewer
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