Marty Robbins Movies
- 2008
This release features over a dozen television appearances by country legend Marty Robbins performed between 1957 and 1979. Among the classics that can be found on this release are "The Story of My Life," "El Paso," "Ribbon of Darkness," and "A White Sports Coat (And a Pink Carnation)." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marty Robbins
- 2007
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The Best of the Johnny Cash Show captures a number of memorable performances from the variety show hosted by the country music legend. This collection includes performances by Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Neil Young, Ray Charles, Pete Seeger, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kris Kristofferson
Clint Eastwood put his tough-guy image on hold for this personal project, which follows a musician taking one final chance at the big time. Red Stovall (Eastwood) is a would-be country singer who has been bouncing around the margins of the music business for years. With nowhere in particular to go, Red arrives at the failing Oklahoma farm of his sister for an extended visit, where her son Whit (Kyle Eastwood) quickly bonds with his uncle. However, it's obvious that Red is in very poor health, drinking heavily and breathing with difficulty, and when Red is invited to audition for the Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Whit tags along for the road trip to keep an eye on his ailing uncle. En route, Red and Whit are joined by Whit's grandfather (John McIntire) and another hopeful vocalist, Marlene (Alexa Kenin), who like Red is chasing her own dreams of stardom on the Opry. Clint Eastwood performed his own vocals and guitar work for Honkytonk Man, and a number of Nashville legends appear in cameo roles, including Marty Robbins, Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, Merle Travis, and Johnny Gimble. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood, (more)
- 1973
In this musical western, a wanderer saves a ranch from the badguys. Music and gunplay ensue. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1969
In this musical showcase, a married couple leaves the Big Apple for a vacation in Music City. Once in Nashville, the well-to-do duo have car trouble and end up assisted by friendly Marty Robbins who gives them a pair of Opry tickets. Delighted, the two slickers dress up in their finest clothes, believing they are truly in for a night of grand opera. Boy are they surprised when they end up at Rhyman Auditorium dressed to the hilt and sitting amongst over-all clad farmers with their calico-clad wives listening not to soaring sopranos and profound basses, but the nasal twang of some of country music's finest, including Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Marty Robbins and Marilyn Maxwell. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Del (John Ashley) is an auto mechanic who leaves his brother Marty (Marty Robbins) to open his own business in this routine action drama. The brothers are kidnapped when Del is chased by federal agents for running moonshine. Marty races stock cars during the day and sings at night. How else could they make room for him to sing five songs? Connie Smith and The Stonemans provide further music, with Robert Faulk and Frank Gertile as the moonshiners. The brothers face each other in a showdown at the racetrack for the finale. The interest for this film is fueled by fans of stock-car racing and the popularity of country singers Robbins and Smith. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marty Robbins, John Ashley, (more)
Doodles Weaver finally gets a break at the Hollywood studio he works for; the big boss J.B. (Richard Arlen) sends him to Nashville to round up talent for an upcoming movie about country music. The bumbling bumpkin is shown around town by singing star Connie Smith, who introduces him to some of Nashville's finest artists. Marty Robbins sings a number of tunes and shows off his race car, indulging in a few hair-raising laps at high velocity. Legendary names such as Johnny Cash, the Carter Family, Porter Wagoner, and Waylon Jennings perform some of their big hits in recording studios and on television stages. Unfortunately, Weaver has so much fun watching the rehearsals that he neglects to get the contracts signed, which causes J.B. to repeatedly blow his stack. Other notable country & western stars who appear include Hank Snow, the Stoneman Family, Webb Pierce, Kitty Wells, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell, Dottie West, the Osbourne Brothers, and Bill Anderson. ~ Fred Beldin, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Country singer Marty Robbins is featured as a Robin Hood of the West who robs stage coaches and gives the loot to the poor. When he and his outlaw buddy fall for the same dame, things get real rough and rowdy. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1959
Innovative country music artist Marty Robbins takes the town hall stage to perform such well-loved hits as "I Can't Quit", "A White Sport Coat", "Down Where the Tradewinds Blow", and "My Isle of Golden Dreams" in this concert captured live on February 21, 1959 and originally aired as part of the "Town Hall Party" series. An interview with Robbins conducted by Johnny Bond gives even greater insight into the career of the man behind such hits as "Devil Woman" and "I'll Go On Alone". ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1958
In this western, the Indians claim that their government rations are being stolen and they threaten to fight back. A pair of agents look into it and bring the culprits to justice. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1957
In this western set in the Mexican controlled part of California, a villainous cavalry officer is trying to force the owner of a hacienda to give him his land when a courageous settler comes to the rescue. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1957
Marshal Brennan (Douglas Fowley) lies dying at the outset of this compact western. Fleeing from a posse, an unnamed gunslinger (Jim Davis) stumbles across Brennan's body. Lifting the marshal's badge, he poses as Brennan in a small cattle town. Before long, the impostor is taking his job seriously, standing up to crooked cattle baron Colonel Donaphan (Louis Jean-Heydt) and the Colonel's psychotic son Shad (Lee Van Cleef). His redemption is complete when the false Brennan finds romantic happiness in the form of a female restaurant owner known as Murdock (Arleen Whelan). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jim Davis, Arleen Whelan, (more)
The country-and-western compilation release Opry Video Classics: Legends presents a series of fifteen vintage live performances by such artists as Jim Reeves, Conway Twitty, Marty Robbins and Loretta Lynn. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- George Jones, Marty Robbins, (more)
