Blaze
“Based on a true Texas love story”
2018•R•2h 9m•6.3•Released
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Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Director
Ethan Hawke
Writer
Ethan Hawke, Sybil Rosen
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Ansgar Media
Cast
Ben Dickey
Blaze Foley
Alia Shawkat
Sybil Rosen
Josh Hamilton
Zee
Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
Concho January
Charlie Sexton
Townes Van Zant
Wyatt Russell
Glyn
Jenn Lyon
Cinnamon
Ritchie Montgomery
T J
Gurf Morlix
Himself
David Kallaway
Dennis
Jonathan Marc Sherman
Sam
Jean Carlot
Jeannette
Kris Kristofferson
Edwin Fuller
Alynda Segarra
Marsha
Richard Linklater
Oilman 1
Production
Company
Ansgar Media
Company
Cinetic Media
Company
Under the Influence Productions
Producer
Adam Sonnenfeld
Producer
Ethan Hawke
Producer
Ryan Hawke
Producer
Jake Seal
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