| The Baron and the Kid | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Bill Stratton, Paul Richey, Billy Sherrill, Jerry Taylor [1] |
| Directed by | Gary Nelson |
| Starring | Johnny Cash Darren McGavin |
| Music by | Brad Fiedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kenneth Kaufman Michael Lepiner |
| Producer | Thomas John Kane |
| Cinematography | John Lindley |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | November 21, 1984 |
The Baron and the Kid is a 1984 American made-for-television Drama film starring Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Gary Nelson. [2] [3]
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. [2]
When William comes across a young man named Billy Joe Stanley (Greg Webb) managed by Jack Streamer (Darren McGavin), the two team up. [2] [3] [4]
A series of chance revelations leads William to discover that Billy is his son. [2] [3] [4]
The two join a tournament before William reveals his true identity as Billy’s father. [2] [3] [4]
Production was carried out by Gary Nelson. The movie was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as Norcross, Georgia, with scenes filmed in Cedartown. [2] [3] [4]
The movie received mostly positive reviews, receiving an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% on Metacritic. [2] [4]
