The Baron and the Kid is an 1984 American made-for-television Drama film starring Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Gary Nelson.[1][2]
Plot
William “The Baron” Addington (Johnny Cash) is a former pool pro whose lifetime of drinking has cost him his career and family. Trying to set himself straight, he quits drinking and begins to play pool for charity.[1]
When William comes across a young man named Billy Joe Stanley (Greg Webb) managed by Jack Streamer (Darren McGavin), the two team up.[1][2][3]
A series of chance revelations leads William to discover that Billy is his son.[1][2][3]
The two join a tournament before William reveals his true identity as Billy’s father.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Johnny Cash as The Baron / Will
- Darren McGavin as Jack Beamer
- Greg Webb as Billy Joe Stanley
- Tracy Pollan as Mary Beth Phillips
- June Carter Cash as Dee Dee Stanley
- Richard Roundtree as Frosty
- Claude Akins as Harley Medford
- Dan Albright as Barney
- Harvey Andrews as Railbird #1
- Bill Ash as Paunehy
- Earl Poole Ball as Dr. Pockett
- Ron Baskin as Referee
- Jere Beery as Jim
- Tracey Bise as Inga
- Ned Bridges as Arnie
- Bill Crabb as No-Neck
- Bill Eudaly as Railbird #2
- Marc Gowan as Railbird
- Tom Harper as Stan
- Charles Kahlenberg as Referee
- Julie Kemp as Jaimie
- Karen Kruger as Helper
- Victoria Loving as Amelia
- Jerry Lyles as Mechanic
- Mike Massey as Manning
- Wallace Merck as Gus
- Danny Nelson as Dixon Vance
- Wendy Michelle Owen as Waitress
- Ralph Pace as Crockett
- Elijah Perry as Teaser (as Jerry Rushing)
- Betty Talmadge as Sarah
- Roy Tatum as Cranker
- Wallace Wilkinson as Brady
- Don Young as Kirk
- Dean DuBois as Trooper Thompson (uncredited)
- Chad Hillman as Patron (uncredited)
Production
Production was carried out by Gary Nelson. The movie was filmed in Atlanta,Georgia, as well as Norcross, Georgia, with scenes filmed in Cedartown.[1][2][3]
Reception
The movie received mostly positive reviews, receiving an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% on Metacritic.[1][3]
