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Coal Miner's Daughter

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Original title

Coal Miner's Daughter

Year

1980

Running time

125 min.

Country

United States

Director

Michael Apted

Screenwriter

Tom Rickman. Autobiography: Loretta Lynn

Cast

Music

Loretta Lynn

Cinematography

Ralf D. Bode

Producer

Universal Pictures

Genre

Drama | Biography. Music. Poverty

Synopsis

At only thirteen years of age, Loretta Webb marries Doolittle Lynn and is soon responsible for a sizeable family. Loretta appears destined to a life of homemaking, but Doolittle recognises his wife's musical talent, and buys her a guitar as an anniversary present one year. This gift sets Loretta Lynn on the gruelling, tumultuous path to country music greatness.

Awards: 1980: Oscar: Best Actress (Sissy Spacek). 7 Nominations

1980: Golden Globes: Best Movie Comedy or Musical and Actress (Spacek). 4 nom.

1980: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actress (Sissy Spacek)

1980: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actress (Sissy Spacek)

1980: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1980: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nom. for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay

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Coal Miner's Daughter

1980

Michael Apted

6.6

(721)