RHINESTONE (1984)
MORGAN'S RATING
Nick Martinelli is a crude New York City cab driver, and Jake is a vivacious, yet sweet-natured Country-Western singer who bets that she can turn him into a formidable singer. Romantic hijinks ensue, particularly when Jake's ex enters the picture.
Sylvester Stallone (Nick Martinelli), Dolly Parton (Jake), Richard Farnsworth (Noah), Ron Leibman (Freddie), Tim Thomerson (Barnett), Stephen Apostle Pec (Father), Penny Santon (Mother), Russell Buchanan (Elgart), Ritch Brinkley (Luke), Jerry Potter (Walt), Jesse Welles (Billie Joe), Phil Rubenstein (Maurie), Thomas Ikeda (Japanese Grandmother), Arline Miyazaki (Japanese Mother), Tony Munafo (Tony), Don Hanmer (Sid), Troy Evans (Rhinestone Hickler/Bettor).
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
DIRECTOR: Bob Clark.
WRITER: Phil Alden Robinson, Sylvester Stallone and Larry Weiss.
PRODUCERS: Howard Smith and Marvin Worth.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: James D. Brubaker and Linda Horner.
CO-PRODUCERS: Bill Blake and Richard M. Spitalny.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Sandy Gallin and Raymond Katz.
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Dolly Parton.
DISTRIBUTOR: 20th Century Fox
FACTS CRITICAL COMMENT
RELEASE DATE: June 22nd, 1984 (USA)
"Contrived, cornball comedy with acres of unfunny dialogue." -- Leonard Maltin
- Nominated for six 1985 Razzie Awards for Worst Supporting Actor, Worst Screenplay, Worst Original Song, Worst Musical Score, Worst Picture and Worst Director. The film won two Razzie Awards for Worst Actor and Worst Original Song.