One Trick Pony(1980)
Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
Movie: One Trick Pony
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jonah
Marion
Walter Fox
Lonnie Fox
Cal van Damp
Modeena Dandridge
Steve Kunelian
Danny Duggin
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Video: One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer
One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer
Steve Gadd "One Trick Pony" Movie Scene (1980)
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One Trick Pony 1980 TV trailer - Trailer
Steve Gadd "One Trick Pony" Movie Scene (1980) - Clip
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