Blaze(2018)
“Based on a true Texas love story”
Overview
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Director
Ethan Hawke
Studio
Ansgar Media
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$467K
Cast
Ben Dickey
as Blaze Foley
Alia Shawkat
as Sybil Rosen
Josh Hamilton
as Zee
Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
as Concho January
Charlie Sexton
as Townes Van Zant
Wyatt Russell
as Glyn
Jenn Lyon
as Cinnamon
Ritchie Montgomery
as T J
Gurf Morlix
as Himself
David Kallaway
as Dennis
Jonathan Marc Sherman
as Sam
Jean Carlot
as Jeannette
Where to Watch
AMC+ Amazon Channel
YouTube TV
Philo
Sundance Now
MUBI
MUBI Amazon Channel
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$467K
Production Companies
Ansgar Media • Cinetic Media • Under the Influence Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blaze?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blaze (2018).
What is Blaze about?▼
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Who directed Blaze?▼
Blaze was directed by Ethan Hawke and released in 2018. It is a drama, music, history film.
How long is Blaze?▼
Blaze has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Blaze?▼
The cast of Blaze includes Ben Dickey as Blaze Foley, Alia Shawkat as Sybil Rosen, Josh Hamilton as Zee, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr. as Concho January, Charlie Sexton as Townes Van Zant and more.
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