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Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story

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Growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, Hank Williams Jr. (Richard Thomas) struggles with alcoholism. His domineering mother (Allyn Ann McLerie) raises him after Hank Sr. dies, when his son is just a boy. For most of his childhood, Hank Jr. is put on stage to sing his father's material. After nearly dying from a fall while mountain climbing, Williams makes his peace with his father's reputation, finding his own musical voice and success on his own terms.

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01/04/2014 Really good movie, but I hear it doesn't stay really close to the book at all. See more 05/17/2009 horrible long and boring! See more 04/29/2009 Add a review (optional)...how do i see this movie See more 12/29/2008 i love this movie it is great See more 11/22/2008 Pretty decent. Watched when I was twelve, and again recently. Never forgot it See more 11/18/2008 how do i watch this movie? See more Read all reviews
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Dick Lowry

Director

Richard Thomas

Hank Williams, Jr.

Lenora May

Lisa

Liane Langland

June Bradshaw

Clu Gulager

J.R. Smith

Allyn Ann McLerie

Audrey Williams

Movie Info

Synopsis Growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, Hank Williams Jr. (Richard Thomas) struggles with alcoholism. His domineering mother (Allyn Ann McLerie) raises him after Hank Sr. dies, when his son is just a boy. For most of his childhood, Hank Jr. is put on stage to sing his father's material. After nearly dying from a fall while mountain climbing, Williams makes his peace with his father's reputation, finding his own musical voice and success on his own terms.
Director
Dick Lowry
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Mar 7, 1983
Runtime
1h 40m