One Trick Pony

Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.

APPROPIATE

1980 / 98min.

Rating5.091

Genres

Drama

Synopsis

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.

Directors

Robert M. Young

Actors

Lou Reed

Joe Butler

Glenn Scarpelli

Rip Torn

Fred Schneider

Daniel Stern

Zal Yanovsky

Mare Winningham

Harry Shearer

Steve Boone

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