One Trick Pony (1980)
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The struggle of a has-been singer to work his way back up the charts is the focus of this drama by Robert M. Young with screenplay and music by Paul Simon. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular singer who now opens for punk rock bands. In the ten years since he had a hit song, Jonah's wife has divorced him, but he still sees his young son as often as he can. With his record company on his back to come up with something that sells, Jonah begins to compromise his own talent when he listens to the advice of a trendy producer. Whether or not he can straighten out his personal life and steer his own ship may depend on his ability to trust his own judgment and adjust to the changing times. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Simon, Blair Brown, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert M. Young
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of One Trick Pony
The struggle of a has-been singer to work his way back up the charts is the focus of this drama by Robert M. Young with screenplay and music by Paul Simon. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular singer who now opens for punk rock bands. In the ten years since he had a hit song, Jonah's wife has divorced him, but he still sees his young son as often as he can. With his record company on his back to come up with something that sells, Jonah begins to compromise his own talent when he listens to the advice of a trendy producer. Whether or not he can straighten out his personal life and steer his own ship may depend on his ability to trust his own judgment and adjust to the changing times. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of One Trick Pony
- Paul Simon - Jonah
- Rip Torn - Walter Fox
- Mare Winningham - Modeena Dandridge
- Lou Reed - Steve Kunelian
- Eric Gale - Lee-Andrew Parker
- Richard Tee - Clarence Franklin
- Sam & Dave
- Joe Smith - Narrator at Convention
- Daniel Stern - Hare Krishna
- David Sanborn - Saxophone Soloist
- Glenn Scarpelli - Acappella Singer
- The Lovin' Spoonful
- Allen Garfield - Cal van Damp
- The B-52's
- Lisa Carlson - Groupie
- Blair Brown - Marion
- Joan Hackett - Lonnie Fox
- Michael Pearlman - Matty Levin
- Steve Gadd - Danny Duggin
- Tony Levin - John DiBatista
- Harry Shearer - Bernie Wepner
- Tiny Tim
- Carol Levy - Receptionist
- John Sebastian - Member of the Lovin' Spoonful
- Sameen Tarighati - Groupie
- Kate Pierson - Member of the B-52's
- Merv Griffin - Acappella Singer
- Patti Austin - Back-up Singer
- Jordan Cael - Lee Perry
- Susan Forristal - Cal's Girl Friend
- Director(s):
- Robert M. Young
- Writer(s):
- Paul Simon
- Producer(s):
- Michael Tannen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
Warning:
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