Crazy Heart

The harder the life, the sweeter the song.

6.9/1020091h 52mReleased

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When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.

Released: Dec 16, 2009

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Jeff Bridges

Bad Blake

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jean Craddock

Robert Duvall

Wayne

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