The King of Luck
Synopsis
Billy Bob Thornton's portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals Owen Wilson and Kris Kristofferson into an easygoing tour through a storied career.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Original Score
- The Cods
- Original Title
- The King of Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Meat House Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Bob Thornton
The Cods
Aymeric Montouchet, Afshin Shahidi, Jordan Dawes
Carol Martori
Harve Cook, Bill Gerber, Mark Rothbaum, Michael Minkler, Kristin Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Harve Cook
Producer
Aymeric Montouchet
Director of Photography
Carol Martori
Editor
Afshin Shahidi
Director of Photography
Kristin Scott
Producer
Billy Bob Thornton
Director
Kristin Scott Irving
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Luck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of Luck about?
Billy Bob Thornton's portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals Owen Wilson and Kris Kristofferson into an easygoing tour through a storied career.
Who directed The King of Luck?
The King of Luck was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
Who stars in The King of Luck?
The principal cast of The King of Luck includes Willie Nelson, Paul English, Amy Nelson, Owen Wilson, Kris Kristofferson.
When was The King of Luck released and how long is it?
The King of Luck was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The King of Luck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King of Luck was composed by The Cods.