Painted Hero

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.

Cast

Dwight Yoakam

as Virgil Kidder

Michelle Joyner

as Katelin

Kiersten Warren

as Teresa

Cindy Pickett

as Sadie

John Getz

as Sheriff Acuff

Bo Hopkins

as Brownie

Walton Goggins

as Roddy

James Terry McIlvain

Peter Fonda

as Ray the Cook

Brent Anderson

as Clay

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