''Hard Country'' is a 1981 American

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film directed by David Greene and starring

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(in her film debut), and

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. Written by Michael Kane and

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, the film is about a young woman who longs to escape the limitations of life in a small Texas town to pursue her dreams. She is prevented from leaving by her factory worker boyfriend who does not want her to move to the big city. The film features appearances by country music artists

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and Michael Martin Murphey.

Plot

Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.

Cast

as Kyle *

as Jodie *

as Royce *

Gailard Sartain Gailard Sartain (born September 18, 1946) is an American retired actor, often playing characters with roots in the South. He was a regular on the country music variety series ''Hee Haw''. He is also known for his roles in three of the Ernest mo ...

as Johnny Bob * Sierra Pecheur as Mama * John Chappell as Daddy *

as Caroline *

Daryl Hannah Daryl Christine Hannah (born December 3, 1960) is an American actress and environmental activist. She made her screen debut in Brian De Palma's supernatural horror film '' The Fury'' (1978). She has starred in various movies across the years, i ...

as Loretta *

Lewis Van Bergen Lewis Van Bergen (November 9, 1938 – April 6, 2018) was an American actor, best known for his role as Jon Sable on the short-lived 1987 television series '' Sable''. He was in the film '' Bugsy'' in the role of Joey Adonis, with whom Bugsy ...

as Ransom *

Ted Neeley Teddie Joe "Ted" Neeley (born September 20, 1943) is an American singer, actor, musician, composer, and record producer. He is known for portraying the title role in '' Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1973), a role for which he was nominated for two G ...

as Wesley * Curtis Credel as Dale * Scotch Byerley as Aaron *

Richard Lineback Richard D. Lineback (born February 4, 1952) is an American actor who appeared in the films ''Speed'', ''Twister'' and '' Varsity Blues''. He played Deputy Dodd in '' Friday the 13th: A New Beginning''. Lineback has appeared in many roles on the ...

as Larry * Elise Caitlin as Cowgirl #1 * Danone Camden as Cowgirl #2 * Holly Haber as Cowgirl #3 *

Richard Moll Charles Richard Moll (born January 13, 1943) is an American actor. He played the role of Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon, a bailiff on the NBC sitcom ''Night Court'' from 1984 to 1992. He has also done extensive work as a voice actor, typical ...

as Top Gun * Ron Spivey as Kicker *

Cisse Cameron Cisse Cameron (born January 5, 1954) is an American television and film actress. Cameron made her film debut in ''Billy Jack'' (1971), and her career culminated with the lead role of Dr. Lea Jansen in the 1988 science fiction film '' Space Mutin ...

as Royce's Wife * Jack Rader as Planet Foreman * Laura Madison as Tracy Jo * Delana Michaels as Telephone Operator * Teri Foster Brooks as Waitress * David Haney as Bartender * Garrie Kelly as Airline Interviewer * A'leisha Brevard as Snoopy Lady *

Jay Kerr Jay Kerr (born November 16, 1948) is an American actor. A native of Del Rio, Texas, he was raised on a ranch, and raced horses, growing up. He has appeared in various movies and television series including his longest role as "Con Madigan" in the ...

as Deputy * Cheryl Carter as Woman Customer * Henry G. Sanders as Man Customer * Tina Menard as Maid * Jane Abbott as Woman at Airport * Dolores Aguirre as Security Guard * Stephen C. Bradbury as Airport Clerk * West Buchanan as Airport Agent * Kirby Buchanan as Airport Police #1 * Mitch Carter as Airport Police #2 *

as Michael * Mike Hearne as Lead Guitar * Jody Mephis as Drums * Mark Webernick as Piano * Rick Fowler as Bass * David Ellis Coe as Fidde *

Hank Corwin Hank Corwin is an American film editor. He has been nominated for three Oscars for editing the films ''The Big Short'' (2015), ''Vice'' (2018), and ''Don't Look Up'' (2021). In addition, he has been nominated for two BAFTA Awards for Best Editing. ...

as Steel Guitar *

Katy Moffatt Katherine Louella "Katy" Moffatt (born November 19, 1950) is an American musician, lyricist, composer, vocalist. She is the sister of country singer-songwriter Hugh Moffatt. Midnight radio Moffatt became impassioned by music as a child grow ...

as Special Guest

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* * * 1981 films American drama films 1980s English-language films 1981 drama films Films directed by David Greene Films scored by Jimmie Haskell ITC Entertainment films 1980s American films {{1980s-drama-film-stub

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