Honkytonk Man
“The boy is on his way to becoming a man. The man is on his way to becoming a legend.”
Synopsis
During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-19
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Red Stovall
Kyle Eastwood
Whit
John McIntire
Grandpa
Alexa Kenin
Marlena
Verna Bloom
Emmy
Matt Clark
Virgil
Barry Corbin
Arnspriger
Jerry Hardin
Snuffy
Tim Thomerson
Highway Patrolman
Macon McCalman
Dr. Hines
Joe Regalbuto
Henry Axle
Gary Grubbs
Jim Bob
Rebecca Clemons
Belle
Johnny Gimble
Bob Wills
Linda Hopkins
Blues Singer
Bette Ford
Lulu
Robert V. Barron
Undertaker
Lloyd Nelson
Radio Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.2x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Clancy Carlile
- Original Score
- Steve Dorff
- Original Title
- Honkytonk Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Clancy Carlile
Steve Dorff
Bruce Surtees
Joel Cox, Ferris Webster, Michael Kelly
Clint Eastwood, Fritz Manes
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Clancy Carlile
Screenplay
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Joel Cox
Editor
Ferris Webster
Editor
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Michael Kelly
Editor
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honkytonk Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honkytonk Man about?
During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.
Who directed Honkytonk Man?
Honkytonk Man was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Honkytonk Man?
The principal cast of Honkytonk Man includes Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood, John McIntire, Alexa Kenin, Verna Bloom.
When was Honkytonk Man released and how long is it?
Honkytonk Man was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Honkytonk Man?
Honkytonk Man had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $4.4M at the worldwide box office (2.2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Honkytonk Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honkytonk Man was composed by Steve Dorff.
Is Honkytonk Man based on a book or true story?
Honkytonk Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clancy Carlile".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Honkytonk Man?
Honkytonk Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).