Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story (1983): Cast & Plot
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story is a 1983 music drama directed by Dick Lowry, starring Richard Thomas as Hank Williams, Jr., Liane Langland and Allyn Ann McLerie. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Melpomene Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story About?
The premise of Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on Hank Williams Jr.’s life, this TV drama follows his struggle under his mother’s strict control, his battle with the lingering influence of his legendary father’s legacy, and his determination to forge his own identity and succeed in country music.
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- singer
- country music
- accident
- divorce
- drunkenness
- musician
- suicide attempt
- father son relationship
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story Cast & Characters
Richard Thomas leads the cast as Hank Williams, Jr., with Liane Langland as June Bradshaw Williams and Allyn Ann McLerie as Audrey Williams. Directed by Dick Lowry; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dick Lowry
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Richard Thomas as Hank Williams, Jr. - Liane Langland as June Bradshaw Williams
- Allyn Ann McLerie as Audrey Williams
- Merle Kilgore as themselves
Also Starring in Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
· 19 more- Lenora May Lisa
- Ann Gillespie Becky
- Christian Slater Walt Willey
- Jay O. Sanders Dick Willey
- Clu Gulager J.R. Smith
- Noble Willingham Dr. Graham
- Barton Heyman Bobby Deane
- Mickey Jones Mickey
- Randal Patrick Eddie (as Randy Patrick)
- Jonathan Hogan Dennis
- Naomi Judd Redhead
- Jeffrey Buckner Ford Producer
- Robin Jo Coleman Jean Thompson RN
- Brent Campbell Gofer
- Daniel Sarenana Leon
- Bob Hannon Reynolds
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- Connie Freeman Therapist
- Vicki Newbern Blonde Girl
- Lightnin' Chance Emcee at Opry
More from Dick Lowry
More films directed by Dick Lowry, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Silver Bells and Heart of a Stranger.
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story Plot Summary
What happens in Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Starting when Hank Williams Jr. Richard Thomas was eight years old, his mother Audrey Williams Allyn Ann McLerie had him on concert stages, singing his famous father’s songs. Audrey’s firm control over his early career kept him in the spotlight from a young age, shaping his path as a musician and tying his identity to a lasting legacy. He continued touring, still performing his father’s repertoire, while he was encouraged by Merle Kilgore, who would later become his manager.
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Cars in Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
1 car on screen: the 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.
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1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role
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Movies Like Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave, Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues and I Saw the Light.
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Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave 1980 -
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues 2004 -
I Saw the Light 2016 -
The Last Ride 2012 -
Living Proof 2008 -
Your Cheatin’ Heart 1964 -
Honkytonk Man 1982 -
Walk the Line 2005 -
Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story 2000 -
Songwriter 1984 -
My Father and The Man In Black 2013 -
The Buddy Holly Story 1978
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story?
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story released?
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story was released on March 8, 1983.
Who directed Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story?
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story was directed by Dick Lowry.
More films by Dick Lowry Who is in the cast of Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story?
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story stars Richard Thomas as Hank Williams, Jr., Liane Langland as June Bradshaw Williams and Allyn Ann McLerie as Audrey Williams, among 23 credited actors.
Does Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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