Wheeler
Wheeler
Wheeler
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2017
1h 40m
6.8(10 votes)
Drama
Music

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

23 members
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Stephen Dorff

Wheeler

Stephen Dorff
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Kris Kristofferson

Himself

Kris Kristofferson
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Audrey Spillman

Herself

Audrey Spillman
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Bobby Tomberlin

Himself

Bobby Tomberlin
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Bart Herbison

Himself

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Jim Ed Norman

Himself

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Travis Meadows

Himself

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Josh Adelstein

Bobby T's Friend

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William Todd Austin

Toddzilla

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David Bates

Curb Studio Assistant Engineer

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Dena Brown

Bobby's Idle Hour Bartender

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Sherri Callahan

Hermitage Waitress

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Jennie DiDominzio

Music City Bar Bartender

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Ron Harman

Bus Tour Guide

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Mary Haynes

NSAI Receptionist

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Jennifer Lewis

Audrey's Friend

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William Minor

The Lodge Caretaker

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Erika Wollam Nichols

Bluebird Host

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Ryan Ross

Bobby Ross

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Marcia Campbell Thomas

Radio DJ

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Craig White

Curb Studio Engineer

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Michael Woodrum

Kristofferson Studio Engineer

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Dorothy Daniel

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