Wheeler

February. 03,2017      PG
Rating:
5.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of an aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas who travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music. By embodying the title character under prosthetic make up, actor Stephen Dorff successfully infiltrates Music City and takes his character on an authentic singer / songwriter journey. With the help of key allies on the ground, "Wheeler" converses with real people in real locations, with every musical number performed live. The line between reality and fiction blurs as Wheeler chases his dream in this touching tribute to old school country legends.

Stephen Dorff as  Wheeler
Kris Kristofferson as  Himself
Audrey Spillman as  Herself
Bobby Tomberlin as  Himself

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Reviews

ReaderKenka
2017/02/03

Let's be realistic.

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Contentar
2017/02/04

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Scarlet
2017/02/05

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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Dana
2017/02/06

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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