Movies by Kris Kristofferson
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Joyful Noise (2012)
Cast: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer …
Directed by: Todd Graff
Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah square off in this big-hearted comedy about a flat-broke town choir whose members dream of winning a national contest. However, the stars' struggle for…
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The King of Luck (2011)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Owen Wilson, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton's loving portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals Owen Wilson and Kris…
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The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011)
Cast: Sammi Hanratty, Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn …
Directed by: Peter Skillman Odiorne
City girl Whitney is thrown out of her comfort zone when her family moves from Philadelphia to the country. As she wrestles with this strange new life, Whitney becomes close with a horse,…
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Dolphin Tale (2011)
Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble …
Directed by: Charles Martin Smith
A badly maimed juvenile dolphin is given a new tail, and a new life, through the efforts of the humans who save it in this true-life adventure saga. After losing its tail to a crab trap, the…
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The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010)
Cast: Lizzy Caplan, Peter Dinklage, Dwight Yoakam …
Directed by: Tiller Russell
In this dark Western, prostitute Juliette Flowers sets out to bring her slain lover -- outlaw Ransom Pride -- home to be buried. But she has no idea she's running headlong into trouble…
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Bloodworth (2010)
Cast: Val Kilmer, Kris Kristofferson, Hilary Duff …
Directed by: Shane Dax Taylor
Kris Kristofferson is E.F. Bloodworth, an impoverished aging musician who returns to his Tennessee hometown to make amends with the family he abandoned for 20 years of roaming, only to find…
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He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly …
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson lead an all-star ensemble cast of characters dealing with the pitfalls of love and human interaction in this big-screen adaptation of…
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Powder Blue (2009)
Cast: Jessica Biel, Ray Liotta, Eddie Redmayne …
Directed by: Timothy Linh Bui
Gritty stories of loss and redemption collide on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, where a shy mortician (Eddie Redmayne) falls for a single-mom stripper (Jessica Biel), and a desperate ex-priest…
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Legends & Lyrics: Vol. 1: Kris Kristofferson, Patty Griffin and Randy Owen (2009)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Patty Griffin, Randy Owen …
Realizing that often it's the singers rather than the songwriters who get credit for the tunes that kick around in our heads, this PBS series spotlights the latter, focusing on three of…
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For Sale by Owner (2009)
Cast: Scott Cooper, Rachel Nichols, Skeet Ulrich …
Directed by: Robert J. Wilson
Will Custis (Scott Cooper) makes his living as an architect, preserving and restoring America's historic buildings, but his latest project threatens to become an obsession, even as it…
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Snow Buddies (2008)
Cast: James Belushi, Molly Shannon, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Robert Vince
Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi and Kris Kristofferson lend their voices to this family-friendly tale about a feisty pack of golden retriever puppies that embarks on an Alaskan adventure, braving…
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Lords of the Street (2008)
Cast: DMX, Kris Kristofferson, Sheldon Robins …
Directed by: Amir Valinia
When Mexican drug kingpin Santiago Rodriguez escapes from prison to track down his girlfriend -- and the $15 million she's hiding -- everyone wants a piece of the action, from the cops…
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Outlaw Country: Live from Austin TX (2008)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson …
Some of the biggest names in contemporary country music -- including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings -- joined forces to put on this incredible concert for an…
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Johnny Cash's America (2008)
Cast: Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Al Gore …
Directed by: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville
This A&E Biography program from renowned filmmakers Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon provides a fascinating look at Johnny Cash, offering interviews with people close to the complex and…
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Elvis: Return to Tupelo (2008)
Cast: Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, James Dean …
Directed by: Michael L. Rose
This documentary from filmmaker Michael L. Rose examines how Elvis Presley's poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo, Miss., helped shape the musical identity that catapulted the young…
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Ralph Emery: Country Legend's Series: Vol. 1 (2007)
Cast: Ralph Emery, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson …
Ralph Emery -- aka the "Dick Clark of country music" -- serves as host for this compilation of memorable performances and intimate moments as a collection of the genre's legends assemble…
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I'm Not There (2007)
Cast: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger …
Directed by: Todd Haynes
Six actors (including Heath Ledger and Cate Blanchett, in an Oscar-nominated role) portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling…
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Fast Food Nation (2006)
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Patricia Arquette …
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater's fictional tale (inspired by Eric Schlosser's 2001 nonfiction book of the same name) critiques the junk-food juggernaut that's arguably responsible for…
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The Lives of the Saints (2006)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Sophia Loren, Jessica Paré …
Directed by: Jerry Ciccoritti
Based on Nino Ricci's best-selling trilogy, this epic miniseries spans 20 years and two continents. After his mother, Christina (Sabrina Ferilli), dies, Vittorio Innocente (Fab Filippo)…
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Disappearances (2006)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, William Sanderson, Luis Guzmán …
Directed by: Jay Craven
Desperate to save his farm, Quebec Bill (Kris Kristofferson) sees dollar signs in exploiting Prohibition laws. The grizzled cattleman hatches a whiskey-smuggling scheme and, accompanied by…
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Requiem for Billy the Kid (2006)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson
Directed by: Anne Feinsilber
French filmmaker Anne Feinsilber revisits the Wild West to investigate the untimely death of famed outlaw William Bonney, known to history as Billy the Kid. Did Sheriff Pat Garrett really…
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The Jacket (2005)
Cast: Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: John Maybury
John Maybury's masterful thriller stars Adrien Brody as Jack Starks, a Persian Gulf War veteran who has lost his memories to amnesia. When Jack is accused of a heinous killing, he…
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14 Hours (2005)
Cast: Rick Schroder, JoBeth Williams, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Gregg Champion
In June 2001, Tropical Storm Allison ravaged Houston, Texas, dropping nearly 30 inches of rain on the city within 14 hours and causing massive flooding. This drama focuses on how doctors,…
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Dreamer (2005)
Cast: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Elisabeth Shue …
Directed by: John Gatins
Down-and-out horse trainer Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) gets an equally broken-down (but once great) racehorse as severance pay. But it will take the unwavering faith of his daughter (Dakota…
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The Very Best of Country Music: Goes to Europe: Vol. 1 (2005)
Cast: Ed Bruce, Lynn Anderson, Hoyt Axton …
Legends of country music sing of broken hearts, cowboys and life on the open road in this 14-song collection. Tracks include Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's…
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John Ford Goes to War (2005)
Cast: Peter Bogdanovich, John Ford, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Tom Thurman
Known for the acclaimed films The Quiet Man, The Grapes of Wrath and How Green Was My Valley, John Ford donated his directorial skills to the U.S. government during World War II, capturing…
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Trudell (2005)
Cast: John Trudell, Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Heather Rae
Filmmaker Heather Rae paints an unforgettable portrait of Native American poet and activist John Trudell, a man known as much for his spoken-word performances as he is for his politics. The…
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The Wendell Baker Story (2005)
Cast: Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Seymour Cassel …
Directed by: Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson
Luke Wilson is both star and co-director of this feel-good flick about Wendell Baker, an ex-con from Texas who vows to redeem himself by helping a group of troubled retirees fight corruption…
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The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico (2005)
Cast: Matt Murphy, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard …
Directed by: Michael Mabbott
1970s country crooner Guy Terrifico led a haphazard and accident-ridden life. In this slapstick mockumentary, Guy's friends, family and colleagues reminisce following the release of his…
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Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin' (2005)
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Ronnie Hawkins, Robbie Robertson …
Directed by: Dennis Beauchamp, Anne Pick
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd, this documentary tribute celebrates rock 'n' roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins. Packed with performance footage and celebrity interviews, the program focuses on a…
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Blade: Trinity (2004)
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell …
Directed by: David S. Goyer
Recognizing that they're powerless to stop vampire hunter Blade (Wesley Snipes), the vampires who rule the human race set up Blade to look like a serial killer, immediately prompting the…
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Silver City (2004)
Cast: Chris Cooper, Richard Dreyfuss, Daryl Hannah …
Directed by: John Sayles
Down-home Dicky Pilager (Chris Cooper) can't put a coherent sentence together, but he's running for governor anyway, as a candidate for those looking for an approachable leader. But…
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Kris Kristofferson: Breakthrough (2004)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson
Get up close and personal with singer/songwriter/actor/human rights activist Kris Kristofferson in this documentary accompaniment to two of the multitalented artist's albums,…
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Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
Cast: Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Dabney Coleman …
Directed by: Lyman D. Dayton, Sam Pillsbury
Based on the children's book by Wilson Rawls, this family drama set in the Ozark Mountains centers on 12-year-old Billy Coleman (Joseph Ashton), who sets his sights on a goal and…
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Steve Goodman: Live from Austin City Limits ... and More! (2003)
Cast: Steve Goodman, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson …
The late Steve Goodman is honored in this collection of the singer-songwriter's performances on "Austin City Limits." Also included are interviews with fellow musicians Arlo Guthrie,…
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Helen's War (2003)
Cast: Anna Broinowski, Helen Caldicott, Martin Sheen …
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Helen Caldicott's crusade for peace amid the Bush administration's war on terror is chronicled in this award-winning documentary by Anna Broinowski.…
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Blade 2 (2002)
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman …
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Blade (Wesley Snipes) is a half-vampire sworn to eradicating the bloodsuckers who lurk in the shadows. But when a breed of "reapers" is unleashed, the Vampire Nation asks for his help in…
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Eye See You (2002)
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Charles S. Dutton, Polly Walker …
Directed by: Jim Gillespie
Traumatized after witnessing a brutal crime while on the job, FBI agent Jake Malloy (Sylvester Stallone) checks into a rehab clinic for law enforcement officers in the remote wilderness of…
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Hank Williams: In the Hank Williams Tradition (2002)
Cast: Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson …
This all-star tribute to the man known as the King of Country Music boasts a celebrated group of artists who give their insights on the man of the hour and do their best to make him proud…
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Planet of the Apes (2001)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter …
Directed by: Tim Burton
This remake of the 1960s camp classic starring Charlton Heston (who makes an appearance here) is anything but monkey business. After flying through a space "worm hole," astronaut Leo Davidson…
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Chelsea Walls (2001)
Cast: Kevin Corrigan, Rosario Dawson, Vincent D'Onofrio …
Directed by: Ethan Hawke
Featuring a high-profile cast and set within the confines of New York City's famed Chelsea Hotel, this indie omnibus follows a day in the lives of five creative souls struggling with…
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Wooly Boys (2001)
Cast: Peter Fonda, Kris Kristofferson, Joseph Mazzello …
Directed by: Leszek Burzynski
Grizzled North Dakota rancher Stoney (Peter Fonda) heads to the big city to see his daughter and winds up bonding with the grandson he never knew in this heartwarming tale. Stoney's…
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000)
Cast: Jack Elliott, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger …
Directed by: Aiyana Elliot
In this moving documentary, Aiyana Elliott -- daughter of legendary folk guitarist Ramblin' Jack Elliott -- looks at her irresponsible father's life through home movies, performance…
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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (2000)
Cast: Sam Neill, Peter O'Toole, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Paul Cox
In 19th-century Hawaii, lepers are exiled to the island of Molokai and left to fend for themselves without any outside assistance -- until a courageous priest named Father Damien (David…
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Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (2000)
Cast: Marg Helgenberger, Kris Kristofferson, Ronny Cox …
Directed by: Lawrence Schiller
This television miniseries posits what may have happened in the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Director Lawrence Schiller spent more than a year in Boulder, Colorado, researching the…
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Payback (1999)
Cast: Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello …
Directed by: Brian Helgeland
With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's what Porter (Mel Gibson) is left asking after his wife (Deborah Kara Unger) and partner (Gregg Henry) steal his heist money and leave…
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NetForce (1999)
Cast: Scott Bakula, Paul Hewitt, Sam Anderson …
Directed by: Robert Lieberman
Federal agents Alex Michaels and Steve Day -- members of the FBI's newly created NetForce -- are tasked with tracking down an evil software guru who's assumed control of the entire…
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Limbo (1999)
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez …
Directed by: John Sayles
"Surprising, intelligent and richly textured," says Leonard Maltin of director John Sayles' poetic drama. Joe (David Strathairn) is a fishing-boat skipper with a tragic past. Donna (Mary…
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Outlaw Justice (1999)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Travis Tritt …
Directed by: Bill Corcoran
In this Bill Corcoran-helmed television Western, former fugitive outlaws and aging gunslingers Lee Walker (Willie Nelson) and Jesse Ray Torrance (Kris Kristofferson), aided by Sheriff Dalton…
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The Joyriders (1999)
Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Kris Kristofferson, Heather McComb …
Directed by: Bradley Battersby
Contemplating suicide after suffering financial ruin thanks to his business partner, Gordon Trout (Martin Landau) finds himself taken hostage when he crosses paths with three wayward teens…
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A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999)
Cast: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan …
The Man in Black is the man of the hour in this star-studded tribute concert to Johnny Cash, filmed at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom in 1999. Willie Nelson, U2, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow…
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Blade (1998)
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
In this dark action-thriller based on a comic book series, "good" vampire Blade (Wesley Snipes) and his mentor (Kris Kristofferson) battle an evil vampire rebel (Stephen Dorff) who plans to…
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Dance with Me (1998)
Cast: Vanessa L. Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Randa Haines
Dance instructor Ruby thinks she might have found a competitive dance partner in sexy Rafael, who's working as a custodian. Sparks start to fly when the two begin rehearsing, and…
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The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Nancy Cartwright, Kenneth Mars …
Directed by: Charles Grosvenor
Pint-sized dinosaurs Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie are back for another animated adventure packed with lessons about friendship and love. This time, the reptilian friends set out…
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Fire Down Below (1997)
Cast: Steven Seagal, Marg Helgenberger, Stephen Lang …
Directed by: Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Action star Steven Seagal plays Jack Taggart, an undercover Environmental Protection Agency operative sent to a crumbling Kentucky mining town to investigate the death of a fellow agent.…
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Lone Star (1996)
Cast: Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Matthew McConaughey …
Directed by: John Sayles
When two men discover a human skull and an encrusted badge buried near a small Texas border town, lawman Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) launches an investigation that reveals a 40-year-old murder…
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Pharaoh's Army (1995)
Cast: Robert Joy, Paul Johnson, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Robby Henson
Union soldiers in search of food descend on the farm of a Confederate family and decide to stay until one in their ranks' wounds have healed. While the war weary Union captain (Chris…
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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge (1995)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton …
Willie Nelson hosts an all-star program celebrating Nashville's legendary Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, where a group of songwriters regularly gathered more than 30 years ago to pen some…
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Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Dennis Hopper, Willie Nelson …
Interviews with celebrities such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Dennis Hopper and Willie Nelson examine the remarkable career of actor-performer Kris Kristofferson, who successfully bridged…
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Johnny Cash in Ireland: 1993 (1993)
Cast: Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, June Carter Cash …
The Man in Black visits the Emerald Isle to perform some of his best-loved songs for an Irish audience. Filmed at Dublin's Olympia Theatre, this concert film features Johnny Cash on…
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Cheatin' Hearts (1993)
Cast: James Brolin, Sally Kirkland, Pamela Gidley …
Directed by: Rod McCall
Having deserted his family years before, Henry (James Brolin) kicks up a storm when he shows up to see his youngest daughter before her wedding. He has ulterior motives, including a divorce…
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The Highwaymen: On the Road Again (1992)
Cast: The Highwaymen, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson …
The Highwaymen are far from ordinary. Made up of no other than the incomparable Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, they are a country-and-western force,…
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Christmas in Connecticut (1992)
Cast: Dyan Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, Robert Machray …
Directed by: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Elizabeth (Dyan Cannon) is the star of a successful cooking show. When her manager witnesses the heartfelt plea of homeless forest ranger Jefferson (Kris Kristofferson) for a home-cooked…
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Willie Nelson: My Life (1992)
Cast: Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson …
Get a behind-the-scenes look at legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson's life and career. Some of Nelson's famous friends -- including Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon…
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Original Intent (1992)
Cast: Jay Richardson, Candy Clark, Robert DoQui …
Directed by: Robert Marcarelli
Prosperous lawyer Matthew Cameron (Jay Richardson) is undergoing a midlife crisis despite having a seemingly perfect life with his wife, advertising executive Jessica (Candy Clark), and his…
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Another Pair of Aces (1991)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Joan Severance …
Directed by: Bill Bixby
When Texas Ranger Rip Metcalf's (Kris Kristofferson) friend and fellow Ranger Jack Parsons (Rip Torn) is accused of murder, Metcalf, his con man pal, Billy Roy Barker (Willie Nelson),…
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Millennium (1989)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Cheryl Ladd, Daniel J. Travanti …
Directed by: Michael Anderson
As investigator Bill Smith sifts through the wreckage of two jumbo jets, cryptic clues from flight attendant Louise lead to a startling discovery: Louise has come from the future to…
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Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am (1989)
Cast: Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Swaggart …
Wild and wooly rocker Jerry Lee Lewis is the subject of this rockumentary that reveals the ups and downs of the influential and controversial musician. A portrait of Lewis's life is…
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The Tracker (1988)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Scott Wilson, Mark Moses …
Directed by: John Guillermin
Legendary tracker and Indian fighter Noble Adams (Kris Kristofferson) gets coaxed out of retirement to hunt down bloodthirsty killer "Red Jack" Stillwell (Scott Wilson) and his gang of…
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Big Top Pee-Wee (1988)
Cast: Paul Reubens, Penelope Ann Miller, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Pee-Wee Herman joins the circus when a giant storm deposits a big top tent -- and the menagerie to go with it -- in his front yard. Together, Pee-Wee, the animals and a troupe of circus…
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The Last Days of Frank & Jesse James (1986)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash …
Directed by: William A. Graham
The Old West comes alive with the help of legendary musicians Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, who team up here to play Missouri's famous criminal siblings, Frank and Jesse James. In…
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Stagecoach (1986)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash …
Directed by: Ted Post
A host of country music icons stars as a disparate group of people traveling across Apache territory, encountering Indians and outlaws while contending with internecine conflict in this 1986…
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Songwriter (1984)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon …
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Nashville singer-songwriter Doc (Willie Nelson) discovers that he's bound to a shady contract with devious record exec Rodeo Rocky (Richard C. Sarafian). Desperate to get out of the…
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Flashpoint (1984)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn …
Directed by: William Tannen
Two jaded Texas cops (Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams) stumble upon a 1960s-model jeep hidden in the desert that houses a human skeleton, a gun and nearly a million dollars in cash. One…
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A Tribute to Ricky Nelson (1982)
Cast: Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins …
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
This nostalgic program features former teen heartthrob Ricky Nelson in live performances from throughout his career, singing hit tunes such as "It's Late," "Hello Mary Lou," "I'm…
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Rollover (1981)
Cast: Jane Fonda, Kris Kristofferson, Hume Cronyn …
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Faded movie star Lee Winters (Jane Fonda) takes over the reins at her husband's multimillion-dollar petrochemical company after he's inexplicably murdered in this gripping…
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Kris Kristofferson: Live from Austin, TX (1981)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson
Prolific country music songwriter, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson performs live at the Austin City Limits in September 1981. In this intimate show, Kristofferson treats the audience to…
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Heaven's Gate (1980)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt …
Directed by: Michael Cimino
When wealthy cattlemen use brutal tactics to drive settlers off their land, Sheriff James Averill intervenes in this Western based on the true story of Wyoming's Johnson County War.…
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Hank Williams: The Man and His Music (1980)
Cast: Hank Williams Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings …
Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Brenda Lee and Sheriff Faron Young pay homage to the songwriting genius of country music great Hank Williams Sr. in this…
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Freedom Road (1979)
Cast: Muhammad Ali, Kris Kristofferson, Ron O'Neal …
Directed by: Ján Kadár
In the wake of the Civil War, as freed slaves and white sharecroppers fight to keep their land, former slave Gideon Jackson (Muhammad Ali) rises to the heights of power when he is elected to…
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Convoy (1978)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine …
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Based on the hit song by C.W. McCall, Convoy stars Kris Kristofferson as "Rubber Duck," a defiant truck driver who speeds through three states while a corrupt cop pursues him. A mile-long…
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Semi-Tough (1977)
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh …
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Professional football players Billy Puckett (Burt Reynolds) and Marvin "Shake" Tiller (Kris Kristofferson) are good ol' boys and best friends on and off the field. They enjoy nothing…
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A Star Is Born (1976)
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey …
Directed by: Frank Pierson
This Academy Award-winning remake of a heartbreaking 1954 musical features Barbra Streisand in the role immortalized by Judy Garland. Esther Hoffman (Streisand) is on the brink of stardom,…
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The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (1976)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Sarah Miles, Jonathan Kahn …
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
When his widowed mother (Sarah Miles) takes up with sailor Jim Cameron (Kris Kristofferson), troubled adolescent Jonathan Osborne (Jonathan Kahn) worships the seaman ... at first. But an…
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Vigilante Force (1976)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria Principal …
Directed by: George Armitage
When the citizens of a small California town are overrun by rowdy oil workers after a gusher is found, they must find a way to contain the rampant lawlessness, turning to troubled Vietnam…
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Ellen Burstyn won an Oscar playing Alice Hyatt, a destitute widow who must find the strength to go on for her young son (Alfred Lutter) in the face of loneliness and fear, in this classic…
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Free to Be You and Me (1974)
Cast: Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte …
Directed by: Bill Davis
Discover the beloved children's TV special that featured uplifting and confidence-building tunes for old and young alike. Produced and broadcast in the 1970s, it features host Marlo…
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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
Cast: Emilio Fernandez, Warren Oates, Isela Vega …
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Writer-director Sam Peckinpah brings us the story of a wealthy Mexican businessman who places a million-dollar bounty on a man who broke his daughter's heart. Two men (Robert Webber and…
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Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
Cast: Emilio Fernandez, James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Charged with the task of wiping the Old West clean and making way for a new one, reluctant Sheriff Pat Garrett (James Coburn) must betray his former cronies -- among them, Billy the Kid (Kris…
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The Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash …
Directed by: Robert Elfstrom
Inspired by his deep Christian faith, "Man in Black" Johnny Cash wrote and produced this passionate retelling of the story of Jesus Christ, featuring original songs by Cash; his wife, June…
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Blume in Love (1973)
Cast: Susan Anspach, Kris Kristofferson, Shelley Winters …
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
When lawyer Stephen Blume gets kicked out by his wife, Nina, for sleeping with his secretary, he has an epiphany: Nina is his romantic destiny. Despite the obvious hurdles, he sets about…
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Cisco Pike (1972)
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Gene Hackman, Karen Black …
Directed by: Bill L. Norton
When corrupt narc Leo Holland (Gene Hackman) blackmails faded rock star and former drug dealer Cisco Pike (Kris Kristofferson) into selling a 100-kilo stash of stolen marijuana, he's…
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Isle of Wight Festival: Message to Love: 1970 (1970)
Cast: Leonard Cohen, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle …
Directed by: Murray Lerner
In the wake of Woodstock, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Murray Lerner takes his cameras to the Isle of Wight to chronicle the clash between rock 'n' roll promoters and the fans…