Hard Country (film)
Hard Country is a 1981 American drama Western film directed by David Greene and starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, 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 |
| Produced by | Mack Bing David Greene |
| Screenplay by | Michael Kane |
| Story by | Michael Kane Michael Martin Murphey |
| Starring | Jan-Michael Vincent Kim Basinger Michael Parks |
| Music by | Jimmie Haskell Michael Martin Murphey |
| 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 |
| Box office | $534,653[1] |
Plot
Ambitious 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
- 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
- Aleshia Brevard as Snoopy Lady (as A'leisha Brevard)
- 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