“She became a singer because it was the only thing she could do. She became a star because it was the only way she could do it.”
Coal Miner's Daughter
7.2
282 votes·1980
·2h 5m
·MovieMusicDramaHistory
Overview
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget4.5x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
country musickentuckyfemale friendshipbiographywashington statestillgrand ole oprynashville, tennesseehonkytonkcoalcoal miningdeath of best friend
Cast
Sissy Spacek
Loretta Lynn
Tommy Lee Jones
'Mooney' Lynn
Levon Helm
Ted Webb
Beverly D'Angelo
Patsy Cline
William Sanderson
Lee Dollarhide
Phyllis Boyens
'Clary' Webb
Bill Anderson Jr.
Webb child
Foister Dickerson
Webb child
Malla McCown
Webb child
Pamela McCown
Webb child
Kevin Salvilla
Webb child
Sissy Lucas
Loretta & Mooney's child
Brian Warf
Loretta & Mooney's child
Elizabeth Watson
Loretta & Mooney's child
Bob Elkins
Bobby Day
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