One Trick Pony

One Trick Pony

5.5IMDb Score
Released:1980-10-03
Genre:Drama
Duration:98 min
Director:Robert M. Young
Actors:Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett, Allen Garfield
Production:Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview:

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.

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