The Baron and the Kid

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The Baron and the Kid
Genre Drama
Written byBill Stratton
Directed by Gary Nelson
Starring Johnny Cash
Darren McGavin
Music by Brad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersKenneth Kaufman
Michael Lepiner
ProducerThomas John Kane
Cinematography John Lindley
Running time94 minutes
Original release
ReleaseNovember 21, 1984 (1984-11-21)

The Baron and the Kid is a 1984 American made-for-television Drama film starring Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Gary Nelson. [1] [2]

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Plot

William “The Baron” Addington (Johnny Cash) is a former pool pro whose lifetime of drinking has cost him his career and family. Trying to set himself straight, he quits drinking and begins to play pool for charity. [1]

When William comes across a young man named Billy Joe Stanley (Greg Webb) managed by Jack Streamer (Darren McGavin), the two team up. [1] [2] [3]

A series of chance revelations leads William to discover that Billy is his son. [1] [2] [3]

The two join a tournament before William reveals his true identity as Billy’s father. [1] [2] [3]

Cast

Production

Production was carried out by Gary Nelson.  The movie was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as Norcross, Georgia, with scenes filmed in Cedartown. [1] [2] [3]

Reception

The movie received mostly positive reviews, receiving an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% on Metacritic. [1] [3]

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