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Terrific account of the life of rags-to-riches country singer Loretta Lynn, highlighted by Spacek's Academy Award winning performance!
Original Release
03/07/1980
US Release
03/07/1980
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sissy Spacek | Loretta Lynn |
| Tommy Lee Jones | Doolittle Lynn / 'Mooney' Lynn |
| Levon Helm | Ted Webb |
| 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 |
| William Sanderson | Lee Dollarhide |
Directors
Writers
Thomas Rickman, Loretta Lynn, George Vecsey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sissy Spacek | Loretta Lynn |
| Tommy Lee Jones | Doolittle Lynn / 'Mooney' Lynn |
| Levon Helm | Ted Webb |
| 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 |
| William Sanderson | Lee Dollarhide |
| Sissy Lucas | Betty Sue Lynn / Loretta & Mooney's child |
| Pat Patterson | Jack Benny Lynn |
| Brian Warf | Ernest Ray Lynn / Loretta & Mooney's child |
| Elizabeth Watson | Cissy Lynn / Loretta & Mooney's child |
| Beverly D'Angelo | Patsy Cline |
| Bob Elkins | Bobby Day |
| Bob Hannah | Charlie Dick |
| Ernest Tubb | Ernest Tubb |
| Jennifer Beasley | Patsy Lynn |
| Jessica Beasley | Peggy Lynn |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Larson | Executive Producer |
| Zelda Barron | Producer |
| Bernard Schwartz | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1981 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
