Underplayed Gems

Pure Country (1992)

Pure Country poster
Directed by
Christopher Cain
Genre
musical film, romance film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 52m
Rated
PG
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 85 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A famous country singer grows tired of his flashy stage persona. He leaves his tour to find his roots and reconnect with a simpler life, where he meets a woman who values him for who he really is.

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What happens

Pure Country is a 1992 American drama musical Western film. It was directed by Christopher Cain and stars country music singer George Strait in his acting debut, with Lesley Ann Warren, Isabel Glasser and Kyle Chandler. The film, while profitable with box office receipts of over $15 million against a $10 million budget, had a critical reception generally for its storyline, although some critics spoke favorably of Strait's acting performance. The movie's corresponding soundtrack, recorded entirely by Strait, was a commercial success as well, certifying six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and charting three singles for Strait. The movie's success led to its expansion into the titular film series, including two sequels as well as a stage musical of the film which debuted in 2017. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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