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Status
Released
Release
2004
Runtime
1h 39m
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"What would you sacrifice to follow your dream?"
Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
39 Cast Members
Townes Van Zandt
Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson
Self - Musician
Kris Kristofferson
Self - Musician
Joe Ely
Self - Musician
Guy Clark
Self - Musician
Donna Spence
Self - Sister
Ann Rice
Self - First Cousin
Luke Sharpe
Self - High School Classmate
John Ruehl
Self - Shattuck Classmate
Bob 'Maverick' Myrick
Self - College Roommate
Frank 'Chito' Greer
Self - Friend
Fran Lohr
Self - First Wife
Jerry Jeff Walker
Self - Musician
Kevin Eggers
Self - Record Producer and Label Owner
Wrecks Bell
Self - Bass Player
David Olney
Self - Musician
J.T. Van Zandt
Self - Son
Steve Earle
Self - Musician
Susanna Clark
Self
Peggy Underwood
Self - Townes' Lawyer
