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One Trick Pony(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-10-03
52%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 38m
Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $843,215.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: One Trick Pony
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Simon
Jonah
Blair Brown
Marion
Rip Torn
Walter Fox
Joan Hackett
Lonnie Fox
Allen Garfield
Cal van Damp
Mare Winningham
Modeena Dandridge
Lou Reed
Steve Kunelian
Steve Gadd
Danny Duggin
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Video: One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer
One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer
Steve Gadd "One Trick Pony" Movie Scene (1980)
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