Saturday, January 13, 2024
Coal Miner's Daughter
- Commentary: Under construction.
Yes, I've seen this movie. More than once. I don't know why I haven't added it to my collection before now. I've seen it replayed several times on television and always watch it when I find it. Sissy Spacek I simply amazing in this film. So is Tommy Lee Jones. I'm actually surprised that Roger Ebert didn't assign it four stars. He seemed to have been charmed by it.
It's funny because there is another movie I seek out a lot and watch whenever I'm in the mood and can find it. I've considered adding it to my collection several times, but I always decide, nah, I'll be able to find it again if and when I want to watch it. It's Fiddler on the Roof, and it's a little too "precious" for me to own, despite the fact that I always enjoy it when I'm in the mood and can find it streaming. Frankly, I'm not sure, really, what I mean by saying it's too "precious". I think I'll explore that, later. In the meantime, I'm satisfied with having added this film to my collection.
More later.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Sissy Spacek Loretta Lynn Tommy Lee Jones Doolittle Lynn Beverly D'Angelo Patsy Cline Levon Helm Ted Webb William Sanderson Lee Dollarhide Phyllis Boyens Clara Ramey Webb Roy Acuff Self Minnie Pearl Self
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1980
Directed by Michael Apted.
Labels: biography3, musical2, sissy-spacek, tommy-lee-jones
