Outlaw Blues
“His song is a runaway hit while he's a hit runaway.”
Synopsis
An aspiring musician is released from prison to find that a song he had written while locked up has been stolen and made into a hit record by a country music superstar. When his confrontation with the star takes a violent turn the ex-con has to go back on the run, but he finds an unexpected ally in a shrewd background singer with a plan to turn the tables in his favor.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Outlaw Blues Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-17
Top Cast
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Peter Fonda
Bobby Ogden
Susan Saint James
Tina Waters
John Crawford
Buzz Cavenaugh
James T. Callahan
Garland Dupree
Michael Lerner
Hatch
Steven Fromholz
Elroy
Richard Lockmiller
Associate Warden
Matt Clark
Billy Bob
Jan Rita Cobler
Cathy Moss
Gene Rader
Leon Warback
Curtis Harris
Big Guy
Jerry Greene
Disc Jockey
Dave Helfert
Anchorman
Jeffrey Friedman
Newsman
James N. Harrell
Cop Chauffeur
Nic Christie
Townie (uncredited)
Steve Goodwin
Bar Patron (uncredited)
R.C. Keene
Audience Member / Soap Creek Saloon Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill L. Norton
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein, Bruce Langhorne
- Original Title
- Outlaw Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Sequoia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Bill L. Norton
Charles Bernstein, Bruce Langhorne
Jules Brenner
Scott Conrad, Danford B. Greene
Steve Tisch, Fred Weintraub, Paul M. Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Bill L. Norton
Writer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Bruce Langhorne
Original Music Composer
Scott Conrad
Editor
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outlaw Blues
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What is Outlaw Blues about?
An aspiring musician is released from prison to find that a song he had written while locked up has been stolen and made into a hit record by a country music superstar. When his confrontation with the star takes a violent turn the ex-con has to go back on the run, but he finds an unexpected ally in a shrewd background singer with a plan to turn the tables in his favor.
Who directed Outlaw Blues?
Outlaw Blues was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in Outlaw Blues?
The principal cast of Outlaw Blues includes Peter Fonda, Susan Saint James, John Crawford, James T. Callahan, Michael Lerner.
When was Outlaw Blues released and how long is it?
Outlaw Blues was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Outlaw Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Outlaw Blues was composed by Charles Bernstein, Bruce Langhorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Outlaw Blues?
Outlaw Blues holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).