The Baron and the Kid | |
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Genre | Drama |
Written by | Bill Stratton |
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 | 1 hour 34 minutes |
Release | |
Original release | November 21, 1984 |
The Baron and the Kid is an 1984 American made-for-television Drama film starring Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Gary Nelson. [1] [2]
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]
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]
The movie received mostly positive reviews, receiving an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% on Metacritic. [1] [3]
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