Movie: Painted Hero

Top 10 Billed Cast

Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam

Virgil Kidder

Michelle Joyner
Michelle Joyner

Katelin

Kiersten Warren
Kiersten Warren

Teresa

Cindy Pickett
Cindy Pickett

Sadie

John Getz
John Getz

Sheriff Acuff

Bo Hopkins
Bo Hopkins

Brownie

Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins

Roddy

James Terry McIlvain
James Terry McIlvain

Peter Fonda
Peter Fonda

Ray the Cook

Brent Anderson
Brent Anderson

Clay

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    Virgil Kidder hasn't been in Waco for quite a spell, but now that he's back in town clowning in the rodeo, his troubles are catching up with him quicker than a Brahma bull. Country star Dwight Yoakam makes his leading role debut as Kidder, a "painted hero" who's at his best - and safest - when he's taunting the meanest bulls in the business. It's only when the paint comes off that the real danger strikes on a wild Waco weekend filled with thrills, spills and more twists than an eight second bull ride.

  • Release Date

    1997-09-16

  • Average

    5.4

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
  • Tagline

    Dodging Bulls Is Dangerous. Dodging Bullets Is Deadly.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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