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Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)

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.

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Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

Release Date
March 7, 1980
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
7.2/10 (278 votes)

Director: Michael Apted

Cast: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Beverly D'Angelo, William Sanderson, Phyllis Boyens, Bill Anderson Jr., Foister Dickerson

Production: Universal Pictures
country musickentuckyfemale friendshipbiographywashington statestillgrand ole oprynashville, tennesseehonkytonkcoal
IMDb
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$67M
Full Cast (65 people)

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Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

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.

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.

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125 min

Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/7/1980
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Cast

Sissy Spacek

as Loretta Lynn

Tommy Lee Jones

as 'Mooney' Lynn

Levon Helm

as Ted Webb

Beverly D'Angelo

as Patsy Cline

William Sanderson

as Lee Dollarhide

Phyllis Boyens

as 'Clary' Webb

BAJ

Bill Anderson Jr.

as Webb child

FD

Foister Dickerson

as Webb child

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Honky Tonk Girl's First Hit

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Back From The Army

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Sissy Spacek On COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER.

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Loretta Lynn Sings at a Honky-Tonk Bar

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Coal Miner's Daughter 1980 TV trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal Miner's Daughter about?

Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

How long is Coal Miner's Daughter?

2h 5m

When was Coal Miner's Daughter released?

March 7, 1980

Who directed Coal Miner's Daughter?

Michael Apted

Who stars in Coal Miner's Daughter?

Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm

What genre is Coal Miner's Daughter?

Music, Drama, History

What is Coal Miner's Daughter rated?

PG