Pure Country

Oct 23, 1992

1h 52m

★ 7.0

Bright lights. Hit songs. Country's biggest star. He'd trade it all to find the kind of love he'd only sung about.

Overview

Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance.

Genres

Drama

Music

Romance

Pure Country Trailers

Cast

Dusty Wyatt Chandler

George Strait

Lula Rogers

Lesley Ann Warren

Harley Tucker

Isabel Glasser

Buddy Jackson

Kyle Chandler

Earl Blackstock

John Doe

Ernest Tucker

Rory Calhoun

Grandma Ivy Chandler

Molly McClure

Tim Tucker

James Terry McIlvain

J.W. Tucker

Toby Metcalf

Mark Walters

Dave - Dusty's Bodyguard

Tom Christopher

Eddie - Dusty's Bodyguard

Jeffrey R. Fontana

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5.0

Made in Japan

Mar 17, 2015

Made in Japan is the remarkable story of Tomi Fujiyama, the ﬁrst female Japanese country music star. From playing the USO circuit throughout Asia to headlining in Las Vegas and recording 7 albums for Columbia records, Tomi’s career culminates in a 1964 performance at The Grand Ole Opry where she followed Johnny Cash and received the only standing ovation of the night. Forty years later, Tomi and her husband set out on a journey through Japan and across the United States to fulﬁll a dream of performing at The Opry one more time. Made in Japan is a funny yet poignant multi-cultural journey through music, marriage, and the impact of the corporate world on the dreams of one woman.

6.5

Sweet Dreams

Oct 2, 1985

The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.

8.7

Alison Krauss + Union Station Live

Jul 15, 2003

No overview available.

5.8

A Lady Takes a Chance

Aug 19, 1943

A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.

7.5

A Star Is Born

Oct 3, 2018

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

8.6

Jelly Roll: Save Me

May 30, 2023

An inside look as the 38-year-old prepares to perform at the famed Bridgestone Arena in his hometown of Nashville, featuring never-before-seen tour footage and interviews with the musician and those closest to him. It also shows how Jelly Roll balances life on tour with philanthropic work, including a visit to a juvenile detention facility where he was incarcerated multiple times to share his story in the hopes of inspiring positive change in others.

8.0

Women of Country Music: Glamour Girls

Nov 26, 2011

No overview available.

5.9

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

May 21, 1975

W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by religious zealot cop Deacon Gore, Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.

6.7

Tender Mercies

Mar 4, 1983

Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.

7.1

Be Here to Love Me

Sep 13, 2004

Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

0.0

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Oct 3, 2014

The star-studded special celebrates the trailblazing music series' 40th anniversary. With guest hosts Jeff Bridges, Matthew McConaughey and Sheryl Crow, the two-hour broadcast features memorable moments from the show's remarkable run, anchored by some of the brightest stars in the show's history returning to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage for incredible performances. Highlights include legends Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Foo Fighters, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Clark Jr., Lyle Lovett, Alabama Shakes, Buddy Guy and more performing in celebration of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS' legacy as an American music institution over the last four decades.

0.0

The Nashville Coyote

Oct 1, 1972

A surprised coyote stowaway on a freight train ends up in Nashville where he meets a friendly beagle and an aspiring songwriter. The songwriter is unable to sell his songs, so he returns to California, taking the coyote back to his desert home

8.4

Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live

Feb 9, 2011

Recorded during her Speak Now World Tour in 2011, this live recording collects 18 performances from the country-pop starlet, including almost all songs from her 2010 studio album "Speak Now".

6.3

Your Cheatin' Heart

Nov 4, 1964

The story of the country and western singer Hank Williams.

5.0

Drift Fence

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Although Larry "Buster" Crabbe earns top billing, the hero of Drift Fence is former Western star Tom Keene as Jim Travis, who, at a rodeo, meets city dweller Jim Traft, who has come west to erect a fence that will prevent Clay Jackson from continuing his cattle rustling business. A tough Western type, Travis suggests that he impersonate Traft and the building of the fence soon begins. But Travis is opposed by Slinger Dunn and his family, whose small ranch will suffer from the division of the land. A romance between Travis and Slinger's sister, Paula, paves the way for a meeting of the minds, however, and Slinger switches sides completely upon learning that Travis is a Texas Ranger in disguise.

7.9

Heartworn Highways

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The music speaks for itself in this performance documentary that highlights some of the biggest names within the country-folk scene in Texas and Tennessee during the last weeks of 1975 and the first weeks of 1976, eschewing narration and staged interviews.

5.9

Payday

Sep 22, 1973

Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural south with his dedicated manager, his loyal driver and his long-suffering girlfriend, Maury seduces groupies, brawls and breaks the law, brashly relying on his team to cover for him. Heedlessly alienating all those who care for him, Maury blindly keeps the pedal to the metal.

5.4

Nashville Girl

Mar 1, 1976

A Kentucky-born maiden realizes her dream of becoming a country music star. However, she discovers that her single-minded determination has caused her to lose things far more precious than fame or money when she gets involved with a group of corrupt music executives.

5.3

Stay Away, Joe

Mar 8, 1968

Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.