A Time to Sing (film)

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A Time to Sing
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Directed by Arthur Dreifuss
Written by Robert E. Kent
Orville H. Hampton
Produced by Sam Katzman
Starring Hank Williams Jr.
Cinematography John F. Warren
Edited by Ben Lewis
Music byFred Karger
Production
company
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • August 15, 1968 (1968-08-15)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Time to Sing is a 1968 American drama film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and starring Hank Williams Jr. and Shelley Fabares. [1] The film was originally known as The Hank Williams Jr Story. [2] It was Fabares' fourth film for MGM. [3]

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References

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  3. Martin, Betty (Oct 17, 1967). "MOVIE CALL SHEET: Robert Shaw Cast in 'Party'". Los Angeles Times. p. c14.