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The Baron and the Kid

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The Baron and the Kid
GenreDrama
Written byBill Stratton
Directed byGary Nelson
StarringJohnny Cash
Darren McGavin
Music byBrad Fiedel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersKenneth Kaufman
Michael Lepiner
ProducerThomas John Kane
CinematographyJohn Lindley
Running time94 minutes
Original release
ReleaseNovember 21, 1984 (1984-11-21)

The Baron and the Kid is a 1984 American made-for-television Drama film starring Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Gary Nelson.[1][2]

Plot

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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]

Cast

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  • Johnny Cash as The Baron / Will
  • Darren McGavin as Jack Streamer
  • Greg Webb as Billy Joe Stanley
  • Tracy Pollan as Mary Beth Phillips
  • June Carter Cash as Dee Dee Stanley
  • Richard Roundtree as Frosty
  • Claude Akins as Harley Medford
  • Dan Albright as Barney
  • Harvey Andrews as Railbird #1
  • Bill Ash as Paunehy
  • Earl Poole Ball as Dr. Pockett
  • Ron Baskin as Referee
  • Jere Beery as Jim
  • Tracey Bise as Inga
  • Ned Bridges as Arnie
  • Bill Crabb as No-Neck
  • Bill Eudaly as Railbird #2
  • Marc Gowan as Railbird
  • Tom Harper as Stan
  • Charles Kahlenberg as Referee
  • Julie Kemp as Jaimie
  • Karen Kruger as Helper
  • Victoria Loving as Amelia
  • Willie Hugh Nelson as Martin the Mechanic
  • Mike Massey as Manning
  • Wallace Merck as Gus
  • Danny Nelson as Dixon Vance
  • Wendy Michelle Owen as Waitress
  • Ralph Pace as Crockett
  • Elijah Perry as Teaser (as Jerry Rushing)
  • Betty Talmadge as Sarah
  • Roy Tatum as Cranker
  • Wallace Wilkinson as Brady
  • Don Young as Kirk
  • Dean DuBois as Trooper Thompson (uncredited)
  • Chad Hillman as Patron (uncredited)

Production

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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]

Reception

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The movie received mostly positive reviews, receiving an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% on Metacritic.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g The Baron and the Kid (1984), retrieved 2022-08-09
  2. ^ a b c d e Holden, Stephen (1984-11-21). "JOHNNY CASH IN 'BARON AND THE KID'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Baron And The Kid". Halcyon Studios. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
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