Randy Travis Movies
Born Randy Traywick. A country-western star singer/songwriter, onscreen from Young Guns (1988). ~ All Movie Guide
Francis Ford Coppola is both scripter and director of this drama adapted from the John Grisham novel about broke, inexperienced Memphis law-school graduate Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon), ready to take any job he can find. Signing on with slimy Bruiser Stone (Mickey Rourke), he learns ambulance-chasing tactics from Bruiser's leg man Deck Schifflet (Danny DeVito) and meets battered teen Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), abused by her husband (Andrew Shue). Baylor has his own clients -- friendly Miss Birdie (Teresa Wright), who has a large estate to dispose of, and desperate Dot Black (Mary Kay Place), whose son Donnie Ray (Johnny Whitworth) has terminal leukemia. Medical intervention could have spared his life, but the Great Benefit Insurance Company denied coverage, preventing Donnie Ray from getting a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Rudy finds a place to live in the apartment behind Miss Birdie's house. Deck and Rudy split from Bruiser to start their small firm. When they take on the Blacks' case, they go up against the insurance company's high-priced law firm and are continually thwarted by slick lawyer Leo F. Drummond (Jon Voight). Rudy's voiceover narration was scripted by Michael Herr. Filmed on location in Memphis. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Matt Damon, Claire Danes, (more)
In this family-oriented action adventure, two bickering brothers settle their differences long enough to stop the crooked business rivals who are trying to destroy their father's career. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Randy Travis, Julie Hagerty, (more)
- 1997
In this sequel to the second-season episode "The Feather", Randy Travis and Paul Wittenberg return respectively as hard-bitten but likeable Sam and his mentally challenged younger brother Wayne. When Wayne accidentally breaks the angel for the brothers' Christmas tree, Sam generously offers to buy a new one, and heads into a blinding snowstorm. Hours pass, and Wayne becomes worried that his brother has met with an accident. He is comforted by the arrival of genuine angel Monica (Roma Downey), who mollifies his fears by recalling a similar crisis of faith that occurred to celebrated writer Mark Twain (John Cullum) in 1909. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Martial arts star Steven Seagal stars in this action drama as Jack Taggart, an undercover agent working for the Environmental Protection Agency. When an EPA representative is murdered in a small Appalachian community, Taggart is sent in -- posing as a handyman working with a Christian relief agency -- to find out what happened. Taggart discovers that Orin Hanner (Kris Kristofferson), a powerful local businessman, has been illegally dumping toxic waste which has been leading to serious health problems among children in the area; it seems that the murdered agent knew too much and was killed to keep him quiet, a scenario the unscrupulous Hanner would be all too willing to repeat. Taggart becomes involved with Sarah Kellogg (Marg Helgenberger), a woman whose father also died under circumstances that trace back to Hanner. Harry Dean Stanton co-stars as Cotton, former member of The Band Levon Helm plays a preacher, and country music stars Travis Tritt and Randy Travis appear as themselves. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Seagal, Marg Helgenberger, (more)
In this animated comedy/drama for the family, Annabelle (voice of Kath Soucie) is a calf who has a special wish for Christmas -- she'd like to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents. Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to everyone's surprise, Santa (voice of Kay E. Kuter) does indeed meet up with Annabelle, and the calf gets to help Santa make the holiday a special one for one young boy. Also appearing in the voice cast of Annabelle's Gift are Cloris Leachman, Jerry Van Dyke, Rue McClanahan, and Jim Varney; country music star Randy Travis narrates the story, and Alison Krauss and Nanci Griffith contribute songs to the soundtrack. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Hoping to fix the 8000 dollars worth of unpaid parking tickets accumulated by his wife, Maris, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) enters into a slighty shady business arrangement with a "wise guy" named Belasco (Harris Yulin), most of whose friends have broken noses and bodies in the trunks of their cars. At the same time, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) advises one of his call-in listeners to dump her no-good boyfriend. Need it be added that the one who is dumped turns out to be the redoubtable Mr. Belasco? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
US Marshal Mickey Dane is sent back to his native Prague to investigate the assassination of a Cuban UN ambassador. The prime suspect is professional hit woman Simone Rosset, the lesbian co-owner of a posh restaurant there. The other owner is Simone's girl friend. Mickey catches Simone, but then she escapes. He and his partner CIA-agent Alex Reed, catch her again and take her into the countryside until they can sneak her back into the States. As time passes, Mickey begins suspecting that she is innocent of the crime. Simone swears that she has retired and hasn't left the Czech Republic in over five years. Finally convinced, he and she head back for Prague only to find themselves even more deeply entangled in a complex conspiracy, treachery and violence. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Dudikoff, Randy Travis, (more)
In this comedy, two women head for Reno to get simultaneous quicky divorces and end up becoming friends. Edie was married years ago, but her husband abandoned her two weeks after the wedding. Pen spent nine years married to an ice-cold businessman who neglected her. Edie and Pen meet while leaving the courtroom. They immediately head for a bar where they encounter Harry, who is despondent that his wife took his beloved dog when she left him. As the three grow increasingly inebriated, they begin having long conversations about their pasts, presents and futures. Now that ditzy Edie is divorced, she plans to marry her new love in Acapulco. Meanwhile, womanizing Harry attempts to bed the vulnerable Pen. Dramatic tension rises when Pen discovers that Edie's fiancé is her ex-husband. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stockard Channing, Jennifer Tilly, (more)
- 1995
In this sequel to the first-season episode "Fear Not", Randy Travis and Paul Wittenburg) return respectively in the roles of taciturn small-towner Wayne and his mentally challenged brother Joey. Having previously witness a miracle--to wit, Monica (Roma Downey) revealing herself as an angel--Wayne and Joey are exploited by a phony preacher named Charles (William R. Moses), who is using a feather from Monica's Heavenly dove as an icon to collect donations. It so happens that Charles is Wayne and Joey's brother, and that Wayne had himself once been Charles' con-artist partner. Though Wayne is determined to put an end to Charles' life of crime, it is Joey who ultimately resolves the problem (though Monica is once again obliged to put in a last-act appearance!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Randy Travis is one of the most popular names in country music. This program presents the singer in clips from performances featuring music from several of his most popular recordings. Selections are drawn from "Wind in the Wire," "Heroes and Friends," "High Lonesome," and "This Is Me." ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Singer Randy Travis guest stars as Wayne, the older brother of mentally challenged teenager Joey (Paul Wittenburg). Bitterly resentful over having to be Joey's primary caregiver, Wayne is an ideal candidate for conversion, courtesy of Heavenly caseworker Monica (Roma Downey). But before this can come to pass, Joey must overcome his mortal fear of the dark in order to make sure that a young girl named Serena (Rae'Ven Kelly), who is suffering from a terminal heart condition, will have the best Christmas of her short life. Randy Travis and Paul Wittenburg would repeat their "Fear Not" roles in several subsequent episodes, including the series finale. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Country music star Randy Travis has brought the gift of music to millions. This program contains clips from several of his most popular music videos, including "Promises," "Cool Water," and "Forever and Ever Amen." There is also an engaging interview with Travis, relaxing at his home in Nashville. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
Top country stars pay tribute to the "King of Country Music," Hank Williams, in this film In the Hank Williams Tradition. Through interviews with Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff, who both knew him personally, a portrait of Williams emerges. Host Dwight Yoakam offers glimpses into the life of the famous singer with seldom-seen footage of Williams. Featured songs include "Hey Good Lookin," "Your Cheatin' Heart," and "You Win Again." There are appearances by Randy Travis, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Chet Atkins, Ricky Skaggs, and Hank Williams Jr. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This musical performance video brings some of country's greatest songs to life. He Walked On Water, by Randy Travis, I Fell in Love, by Carlene Carter and Strangers Again, by Holly Dunn are just a few offered. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1989
This documentary profiles the great country singer Ernest Tubb, who rose to fame with his hit "Walking the Floor Over You." The Texas-born musician was a regular at the Grand Ole Opry, and performed with his Troubadours at venues throughout the world. This documentary traces the long career that Tubb has enjoyed. Archival clips feature Tubb at his best, including appearances with Jimmie Rodgers. Family, friends, and musical cohorts pay tribute to the man and his music. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1988
This 1988 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Tom Hanks and features musical guest Randy Travis. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Hanks, Randy Travis, (more)
In this Western based loosely on actual events and people, Emilio Estevez stars as William H. Bonney (aka Billy the Kid). Sought for a petty crime in Lincoln County, Billy is taken in by John Tunstall (Terrence Stamp), a British ranch owner seeking to make it in the cattle business. Tunstall employs a group of "regulators," comprised of wayward youths he's gathered over the years, to watch over his ranch; in turn, he teaches them how to read and reforms them into better men. Tunstall's business interests come into conflict with those of corrupt and murderous businessman Lawrence Murphy (Jack Palance), whose widespread connections make him a power to be reckoned with. When Tunstall won't budge from his right to pursue a living, Murphy's henchmen stage an ambush and kill him. This triggers a vow of vengeance from the quick-tempered Billy and his five fellow regulators, who are deputized to serve arrest warrants in the murder. However, when Billy decides to gun down the suspects instead of detaining them, his loyal pals become accessories in a vigilante spree to wipe the territory clean of Murphy and his web of conspirators. Soon, the supposed lawmen are on the run from bounty hunters, henchmen, and government soldiers, from all directions of the compass. This box-office hit also stars Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, (more)
A collection of country songs is featured in this performance video. Includes Hank Williams Jr., Dwight Yoakam, Holly Dunn and many others. ~ All Movie Guide
