Merle Haggard

Acting

Merle Haggard

Born April 6, 1937 · Oildale, California, USA

Died April 6, 2016 · aged 79

Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.

Known For

ChisumChisum · 1970
Chisum
★ 6.61970
MovieWestern
Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County Land War in the New Mexico Territory of 1878.
Wag the DogWag the Dog · 1997
Wag the Dog
★ 6.91997
MovieComedyDrama
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Bronco BillyBronco Billy · 1980
Bronco Billy
★ 6.31980
MovieDramaRomance
An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
The Legend of the Lone RangerThe Legend of the Lone Ranger · 1981
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
★ 4.91981
MovieActionAdventure
When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.
Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn · 1978
Huckleberry Finn
★ 6.21978
MovieAdventureTV Movie
Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together the two strike a bond of friendship that takes them through harrowing events and thrilling adventures.
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding WorkerThe American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker · 2003
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker
★ 7.02003
MovieDocumentary
Ernest Borgnine, star of the classic train movie Emperor of the North, hosts and narrates this remarkable examination of the uniquely American Hobo.
Killers ThreeKillers Three · 1968
Killers Three
★ 4.81968
MovieActionCrime
America's DJ Dick Clark and Robert Walker Jr. star as two country boys who decide to rob a pile of cash from a bootlegger, assisted by the man's restless wife (Diane Varsi). But the heist doesn't go as planned and takes a tragic turn. The trio of would-be thieves then takes off for California, but with the police already on their tail, it's clear that a trail of blood and death is going to follow them all the way there.
Pony Express RiderPony Express Rider · 1976
Pony Express Rider
★ 6.01976
MovieWestern
A young Texas Man who saw his father get killed by a group of bandits, decides years later to go to work for the Pony Express. But he is not just working around the country to deliver mail, he is actually finding the bandits who murdered his father.

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Merle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78Merle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78 · 2008
Merle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78
★ 10.02008
Movie
When he stepped onto the Austin City Limits stage for the very first time on that brisk January day in 1978, Merle Haggard was at the top of his game. It had been over a decade since his first national hit, "Sing A Sad Song", and not that long after "Okie From Muskogee" had firmly planted his music in the public consciousness. He had already been declared "Entertainer of the Year" by both the Country Music Awards and Academy of Country Music - in the same year (1970). He had just released A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (Or MY Salute to Bob Willis), which sparked a revival of interest in western swing. And with his band, The Strangers, it's no stretch to say that he had the best live show in country music of his day. - Terry Lickona (Producer Austin City Limits®). Recorded January 18, 1978 KLRU-TV, Austin, TX.

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