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Wheeler

Wheeler

It all begins with a song.

2017•1h 40m•6.8/10
DramaMusic

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🎬TMDb
6.8/10(10)

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.

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Production

wheeler production company, Momentum Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Wheeler

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Himself

Audrey Spillman

Audrey Spillman

Herself

Bobby Tomberlin

Bobby Tomberlin

Himself

Bart Herbison

Himself

Jim Ed Norman

Himself

Travis Meadows

Himself

Josh Adelstein

Bobby T's Friend

William Todd Austin

Toddzilla

David Bates

Curb Studio Assistant Engineer

Dena Brown

Bobby's Idle Hour Bartender

Sherri Callahan

Hermitage Waitress

Jennie DiDominzio

Music City Bar Bartender

Ron Harman

Bus Tour Guide

Mary Haynes

NSAI Receptionist

Jennifer Lewis

Audrey's Friend

William Minor

The Lodge Caretaker

Erika Wollam Nichols

Bluebird Host

Ryan Ross

Bobby Ross

Marcia Campbell Thomas

Radio DJ

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