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Painted Hero (1997)
Director: Terry Benedict
Cast: Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Joyner, Kiersten Warren, Cindy Pickett
5.4Runtime105 min
RatingR
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Virgil Kidder hasn't been in Waco for quite a spell, but now that he's back in town clowning in the rodeo, his troubles are catching up with him quicker than a Brahma bull. Country star Dwight Yoakam makes his leading role debut as Kidder, a "painted hero" who's at his best - and safest - when he's taunting the meanest bulls in the business. It's only when the paint comes off that the real danger strikes on a wild Waco weekend filled with thrills, spills and more twists than an eight second bull ride.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Painted Hero, a 1997 drama/thriller directed by Terry Benedict, received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 indicating a generally divided audience response. The film marked Dwight Yoakam's leading role debut, with the actor portraying a rodeo clown whose troubles catch up to him when he returns to his hometown of Waco.
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Fans of thrilling, character-driven dramas will appreciate Painted Hero, the 1997 film directed by Terry Benedict that features an impressive lead performance from country music star Dwight Yoakam. The blend of tense rodeo action and Yoakam's layered portrayal of a troubled protagonist makes this an engaging and distinctive take on the genre.