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The King of Luck

20111h 26mMovieDocumentary

Billy Bob Thornton's portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals Owen Wilson and Kris Kristofferson into an easygoing tour through a storied career.

DirectorBilly Bob Thornton
ProducersHarve Cook·Bill Gerber

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Cast · Directed by Billy Bob Thornton

WNWillie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Self
PE
Paul English
Self
AN
Amy Nelson
Self
OWOwen Wilson
Owen Wilson
Self
KKKris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Self
AN
Annie Nelson
Self
BNBobbie Nelson
Bobbie Nelson
Self
LN
Lana Nelson
Self
LN
Lukas Nelson
Self
MN
Micah Nelson
Self
PN
Paula Nelson
Self
BSBee Spears
Bee Spears
Self

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