Sweet Dreams – Musical 1985
Sweet Dreams is a 1985 American biographical film which tells the story of country music singer Patsy Cline.
The film was written by Robert Getchell and directed by Karel Reisz.It stars Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon, James Staley, Gary Basaraba, John Goodman, and P. J. Soles
The film was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress (Jessica Lange). For all the musical sequences, Lange lip-synced to the original Patsy Cline recordings. The soundtrack of the same name was released in September 1985.
Patsy Cline (Jessica Lange) is unhappily married and playing small-time gigs in the tri-state area consisting of Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland when she meets Charlie Dick (Ed Harris), whose charm and aggressive self-confidence catch her attention. Patsy is married but is planning to divorce.
After her divorce, Patsy and Charlie marry, and she is free to pursue music, and focus on raising their children. After Charlie gets drafted into the U.S. Army, Patsy focuses on singing more, and after joining forces with manager Randy Hughes, Patsy becomes a rising star on the country music scene.
However, Patsy’s success fuels her self-confidence, much to Charlie’s annoyance, and he becomes increasingly physically and emotionally abusive as Patsy attempts to assert her independence.
Patsy was at the peak of her popularity as one of the first great female stars of country music when she died in a plane crash on March 5, 1963, at the age of 30.
Cast
Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline
Ed Harris as Charlie Dick, Patsy’s husband
Ann Wedgeworth as Hilda Patterson Hensley, Patsy’s mother
David Clennon as Randy Hughes, Patsy’s manager and pilot of the ill-fated aircraft in which Patsy was killed
James Staley as Gerald Cline, Patsy’s first husband
Gary Basaraba as WoodhouseJohn Goodman as Otis
P. J. Soles as Wanda
Jerry Haynes as legendary Nashville producer Owen Bradley
Dennis Saylor as an uncredited extra
Boxcar Willie as a man in jail with Charlie.
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