One Trick Pony

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.

Cast

Paul Simon

as Jonah

Blair Brown

as Marion

Rip Torn

as Walter Fox

Joan Hackett

as Lonnie Fox

Allen Garfield

as Cal van Damp

Mare Winningham

as Modeena Dandridge

Michael Pearlman

as Matty Levin

Lou Reed

as Steve Kunelian

Steve Gadd

as Danny Duggin

Eric Gale

as Lee-Andrew Parker

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