The gift has no storyline connection to the original movie written by rex mcgee. George strait makes his film debut in an entertaining look into the heart and soul of country music from young guns director christopher cain. Heartland written by steve dorff and john bettis produced by tony brown and george strait. Overall, i just found this film, directed by damon santostefano and written by holly goldberg sloan, to be a poignant and sweet tale, that the whole family can enjoy.
It wasnt much of a stretch role by any means, but the 1992 film pure country featured george strait portraying a chart topping country star who turns his back on the glittery and theatrical trappings of nashville to reembrace his less commercialized, honkytonk roots. In the movie, strait portrays a country star who walks away from the smoke and mirrors to get back to his downhome roots. In the movie this song is playing as the character of dusty visits the cemetery where his father and mother are buried. The actors were credible in the roles and this movie contained no unpleasantness eg unnecessary violence, swearing etc. George strait appears as himself, but not as a central character of the film. Pure country full movie english hd 1992george strait, lesley ann warren, isabel glasser.
Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. If you like george strait, youll see a lot of him here, and youll probably also enjoy isabel glasser, who has a wholesome, milkfed look and a great smile. George harvey strait born may 18, 1952 in pearsall, texas is an american country music artist. I love it however, the country 2 was very disappointing. Pure heart was released for a directtovideo on august. He didnt think that pure country actually fit the film, as he believed that it was more than just a country film. Mar 30, 2011 country music superstar george strait plays dusty chandler, a singer who, after struggling for years singing in small honkytonks, suddenly discovers that with success he has lost something. Its the best biographical movie that ive ever seen, and one of the best period. It is a foottapping experience and was greatly entertaining. The pure country soundtrack is strait s first soundtrack album. This movie has no nudity, barely any bad language and no sexuality. George strait starred as country singer dusty chandler in the 1992 movie. Inside the guilty pleasure movie straits 1992 turn as dusty chandler has become a cabletv staple and spawned his bestselling album ever. It starred established country superstar george strait as wyatt dusty chandler.
Strait made his acting debut in a dramatic musical western that still has country fans buzzing. Features song lyrics for george straits pure country soundtrack album. Superstar dusty chandler strait is tired of the smoke, the strobe lights and the overmiked sound of his arena spectaculars. Check out pure country by george strait on amazon music. George strait will have limited role in new film, a pure country gift. The pure country soundtrack is straits first soundtrack album. George straits wife norma strait was his high school sweetheart then norma voss. Celebrating 25 years of george straits pure country, the. This is the very definition of the kind of movie where fans of the star will enjoy it more than dispassionate observers. This is a sweet drama about dusty wyatt george strait, a wildly popular country musician on tour with a huge spectacular stage show. The acting is visibly acting and the storyline is classic with little attempt at original plotting.
After george took his lady love on their first date, he didnt ask her out again for a very long time. Called pure country, the film follows straits character, wyatt dusty chandle. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, barroom ballads, honkytonk style, and fresh yet traditional country western music. He has been married to norma gail voss since december 4, 1971. George strait almost missed out on the love of his life, wife norma. Country music superstar george strait plays dusty chandler, a singer who, after struggling for years singing in small honkytonks, suddenly discovers that with success he has lost something. George strait celebrity profile check out the latest george strait photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Pure country full movie english hd 1992george strait. Pure country is a 1992 american dramatic musical western film directed by christopher cain and starring george strait in his acting debut, with lesley ann. This is last in love from george strait s pure country soundtrack. George strait pure country original motion picture. Country music superstar george strait plays dusty chandler, a singerwho, after struggling for years singing in small honkytonks, suddenlydiscovers that with success he has lost something important in hislife. Dec, 2019 pure country full movie english hd 1992 george strait, lesley ann warren, isabel glasser. Theyll be plenty of wonderful country music throughout, but if youre looking to see a lot of willie nelson, he only appears for one song near the end of the movie.
Pure country 1992 one of the biggest stars in country music, dusty wyatt chandler george strait grows disillusioned with the hollow performances and overly produced arena shows hes. Didnt see him only a few times, and then at the end it lists him way down on the list of actors. Didnt see him only a few times, and then at the end it lists him way. George strait list of movies and tv shows tv guide. George strait doesnt have any movies playing in theaters. Released october 23rd, 1992, pure country stars george strait, lesley ann warren, isabel glasser, kyle chandler the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of. George strait is known as the king of country and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. The voice of the little boy in the opening song is that of george straits son, george bubba strait jr.
George strait performs the hit song heartland in the country classic motion picture pure country. Unfortunately, it was considered as a box office bomb, but, if you are a sucker as i am when it comes to george strait and his music. Movie info the bigscreen debut of country singer george strait is a familiar tale of a star returning to his roots, a route traveled the same year by john mellencamp in falling from grace 1992. Sep 01, 2017 theyll be plenty of wonderful country music throughout, but if youre looking to see a lot of willie nelson, he only appears for one song near the end of the movie. George strait is a country singer first and foremost, but in 1992 he surprised us all when he strapped on his acting boots. Pure country soundtrack from the motion picture by. May 14, 20 this is a sweet drama about dusty wyatt george strait, a wildly popular country musician on tour with a huge spectacular stage show.
It tells the story of the best country singer, george strait. George strait tried to get the studio to change the name of this movie. With the help of producer tony brown, george strait redefined his relationship to the contemporary country mainstream with this 1992 soundtrack album, which became the bestselling single release of his career. Pure country 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He wears his influences proudly, and having been doing it so well for so long, he has, in turn, become a major influence on the next generation of new traditionalists. Now, 15 years after the film premiered, the story of dusty wyatt chandlers disillusionment and redemption is hitting the stage. It was to be released about two or three years after the original, but because the first film fared so poorly with audiences, the plans for a sequel that continued the. Early in the movie, he becomes disenchanted with being the dancing chicken and takes off on his own, leaving his manager and former love lula lesley ann warren to deal with the fallout.
George strait full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Instead, it focuses on a young womans struggles to become a country singer. Movie makafingruxe xejongsongxisung george strait she lays it all on the line duration. After cutting his hair and shaving his beard, dusty takes a job ona ranch where no one recognizes him, reconnects with people who muststruggle each day to surviveand finds love.
Music videos were made for i cross my heart and heartland. George strait who stars in the first pure country does not reprise his role, but stars as himself. This is last in love from george straits pure country soundtrack. Country music superstar george strait plays dusty chandler, a singer who, after struggling for years singing. Pure country is a 1992 american dramatic musical western film directed by christopher cain and starring george strait in his acting debut, with lesley ann warren, isabel glasser and kyle chandler. After 25 charttopping hits, the singing star becomes a movie star. Heartland main title version written by steve dorff and john bettis produced by steve dorff performed by george strait jr. Aug 19, 2017 george strait performs the hit song heartland in the country classic motion picture pure country. Meet george straits wife, norma strait country fancast. George strait is an excellent country music singer and in this his debut acting role did a very. Pure country 1992 stream and watch online moviefone. I cross my heart george strait pure country youtube. Pure country pure country is the first soundtrack and thirteenth studio album by george strait and soundtrack to the movie pure country and his first with producer, tony brown.
Pure country is the first soundtrack and thirteenth studio album by george strait and soundtrack to the movie pure country and his first with producer, tony brown. George strait is my favorite country music star and isabel glasser is my favorite actress. Pure country becomes a stage musical pure country was first seen on movie screens, then found a new audience on tv. Called pure country, the film follows strait s character, wyatt dusty chandle. The film stars strait as fictional country singer dusty chandler, and the album consists mostly of songs sung by dusty in the film. Aug 22, 2017 fun facts about the george strait film pure country. Pure country is the soundtrack to strait s film debut, offering a variety of swinging shuffles, traditional honky tonk, weepy ballads and country rockers. George strait was born on may 18, 1952 in poteet, texas, usa as george harvey strait. Pure country, george strait there are a lot of back stories surrounding george straits acting debut with lesley ann warren, isabel glasser, and kyle chandler.
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