One Trick Pony (1980)
Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
Director: Robert M. Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 3, 1980
Cast
- Paul Simon - Jonah
- Blair Brown - Marion
- Rip Torn - Walter Fox
- Joan Hackett - Lonnie Fox
- Allen Garfield - Cal van Damp
- Mare Winningham - Modeena Dandridge
- Michael Pearlman - Matty Levin
- Lou Reed - Steve Kunelian
- Steve Gadd - Danny Duggin
- Eric Gale - Lee-Andrew Parker
Screenplay
Music: Paul Simon
Cinematography: Dick Bush
Editing: David Ray, Edward Beyer
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $843,215
Original Language: en
Keywords
music business, rock music, record, failing marriage, cleveland, ohio
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Trick Pony about?
- An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
- Who directed One Trick Pony?
- One Trick Pony was directed by Robert M. Young.
- Who stars in One Trick Pony?
- One Trick Pony stars Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett, Allen Garfield, Mare Winningham.
- How long is One Trick Pony?
- One Trick Pony has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is One Trick Pony?
- One Trick Pony is a Drama film.
- How much did One Trick Pony gross?
- One Trick Pony grossed $843,215 worldwide.
- Where was One Trick Pony produced?
- One Trick Pony was produced in United States of America.