MOVIE Living Proof The Hank Williams Jr Story

[@joanfornal8774]

Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr. love em both. So glad Hank Williams Jr. did his own thing. I love his music. 🎤

[@bffsforevertorimadi4578]

Have you heard Hank 3. He sounds like his grandad and his dad at the same time. It’s eerie

[@jamesjude305]

​@@bffsforevertorimadi4578he sucks

[@jessejames6765]

Now of course we got Ol Hank 3, 4...Holly and Sam. God sure did truly bless the Williams family didn't He. Love them all.

[@jessejames6765]

​@@bffsforevertorimadi4578yes, Ol Hank 3, Hank 4, Holly and Sam. God sure did truly bless the Williams family didn't He.

[@hammeredwithhorror]

Ever listen to Hank 3? He sounds more like Hank senior than Jr. ever has! Listen to his country stuff it’s great…

[@jadepaulsen8456]

My brother took Hank jr. Hunting in British Columbia. Said he was a great tipper.

[@raymonddupree]

I was In the Movie.. i was Young Hank there in the beginning !! I havent seen this in 20 years at least

[@nibora7953]

Which one there was two of them?

[@raymonddupree]

@nibora7953 The boy walking up to the stage

[@nibora7953]

@@raymonddupree so the older one not the real little one?

[@perrymoore4907]

Did you get to meet the real Hank jr

[@marlakay]

Kudos to him for staying true to the music he wanted to play. Couldn't have been easy following in his Poppas shoes.

[@guyhigginbotham]

Richard Thomas done a great job great actor loved it

[@raymonddupree]

@@guyhigginbotham I liked him a Lot.. I kept calling him John Boy... He didn't mind at all, of corse,. I was only 6/7

[@carmenarjoon6729]

Good movie!!! My first introduction to Richard Thomas was the Waltons so everytime I see him, John Boy comes to mind. I really think he looks great without that moustache.

[@christinewomack8999]

Yes Richard Thomas will always be John Boy.

[@liz3424]

How beautiful was that ❤. The beginning when Hank Sr. was talking to babee Hank jr.🥰

[@wholderby]

I was "in that movie!" :) - they filmed like all of the various concerts in a theater close to the old Ryman Auditorium and my brother and cousin and I (all punky kids) were in the audience and I won a door prize (a world radio that had a short band feature) and they called my ticket number and I got to shake hands with Richard Thomas on my way up to the stage haha. We have NEVER found ourselves in the audience and was always hoping a Blu-Ray would come out so I could step through those concert scenes. They would change the stage a bit and Richard's looks and they shuffled the audience around all the time. My younger brother was staring into the camera one time when it came down the aisle so I am sure we got cut out. Still, was so cool to see how they make these things in person.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Gets me ever time the Blues MAn song comes on, my favorite HAnk Williams JR ballad.

[@raymonddupree]

@@jeremiahrose4681 me too Man .

[@Sincerelysonya123]

1983 I love this movie..🤗🙋🏼‍♀️

[@raymonddupree]

Every single Concert you see in this Movie was shot in One Day, we had 3 stages so all the people would get up & walk to the next one while he changed clothes & he'd come out & sing again... One DAY they filmed ALL the singing scenes in ONE DAY .. Im still amazed

[@JesseJames-fo6ql]

Are you serious sir? Do You really know Hank Jr?

[@JesseJames-fo6ql]

Is your name Raymond Dupree?

[@raymonddupree]

@@JesseJames-fo6ql Thats what they say !!

[@raymonddupree]

@@JesseJames-fo6ql Do i know you ? I know ur not Jesse my cousin from Jackyl IS IT ?? Is this ur profile Cuz !?

[@raymonddupree]

@@JesseJames-fo6ql I wouldnt say i KNOW him.. but ive met him a few times. Most of it was during Filming. He would tell them "No thats not what was said, say it like this" that kind of thing. .. i know a Assload of Bands , ya wouldnt believe the people ive met my friend

[@tonyakincaid1119]

I. Love his music

[@mroakridgeboy9559]

hank Jr was my idol growing up

[@dreamcatcher5502]

At marker 1:02:50 that's my Dad in the tan shirt. He played an extra in this part of the movie. It was filmed in Nashville. My Dad just passed away yesterday. Christmas Day and his birthday is today. He is 84 years old today. Credit in the movie for guy in tan shirt. Played by Jack Whitley Sr. 😥❤

[@lorilyndalulu]

I’m so sorry! 😢 prayers to you dream catchers🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@carollewis3912]

I enjoyed this movie. The fall was awful but I'm glad Hank recovered and made some great music.

[@davidrice3337]

Hank was a better Man than people remember - he had business sense and - made arrangements for his unborn daughter whose mother Hank had met and had a brief relationship with -Hank was not married to Jrs mother when he died - Hank divorced her - she bought the " Hank Williams widow" label for - wait for it - 30,000$ in 1952 - she wasn't no dummy ! Hank had remarried to the love of his life - sadly her future husband ,Johnny Horton , died in a car accident - one he predicted ..... People should know the true story - it's almost too crazy to believe ! PS - How do you get Randall Hank jr from Hiram Henry ?

[@darrellnesler1883]

Fine job John boy Walton ☺️ Jr.

[@Zakflix]

Naomi Judd, wow what a looker she always was. Recognized Mickey Jones as the drummer. Richard Thompson did such a good job, great actor, plus will always be John boy too..

[@lindaanders8796]

I didn’t even know Naomi Judd when I first saw this movie so I was pleasantly surprised to realize that the chick in the red dress was her. 💖

[@Jan-h4j9r]

Thank you so much for sharing❤❤Close to Christmas so have a Merry Christmas🎄🎄

[@jadepaulsen8456]

My brother took Hank jr. Hunting in British Columbia. Said he was a great tipper. I do know that if I tripped over a wallet, I would want a small two story house with a landing. Not, most definitely not, an empty mansion.

[@bryanvandergriff194]

I was a little kid when this played on tv I don’t remember seeing it this was my first time great movie

[@charleshamelin1456]

Thank u for the reshowing of the movie zane !

[@Joeywatts1500]

Wow made me cry at the end

[@tonyakincaid1119]

Love his music to

[@chasingthedragon317]

John-Boy Walton is playing Hank jr..... that's a crazy idea.

[@chrishinton9209]

And the asshole sportscaster from Angels in the Outfield is the one that saved his life on the mountain. Interesting.

[@levimatthew8911]

Ya what they were thinkin on that -who knows

[@dekelanson5280]

Hank Jr has said in interviews that he was surprised that they chose John -Boy to play him. In the end he was happy how it turned out.

[@Freakthafreakout]

Hi, I love this movie. I see you like old movies. Do you also like country music?

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

If Hank Sr. was still alive, I bet he would have helped Hank Jr.'s life and career and support him through the rough times he was going through after badly scarring his face while mountain climbing. He would also be proud of his son's performances, especially with the final one at the end of the film. Because "If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie" was released in April 1982, and Hank Sr. was born on September 17 1923, he would have been 58.

[@Joeywatts1500]

Awesome movie

[@ronniebishop2496]

Naomi Judd was a knockout of course. Richard sings on the Hank Sr songs and Hank Jr sings on his songs. In case you’re wondering about the different sound. This is just a tv movie but it really captures the feeling and emotion of Hank Jr, and that’s why I like it. It’s kind of sad in a lot of ways, but it shows Hank Jrs great ability and talent, and yes I put him up there with his daddy absolutely.

[@liz3424]

I was gonna ask if that was Naomi Judd? Wow, yea she sure was a knockout. Definitely an eye catcher 🥰

[@bffsforevertorimadi4578]

@@liz3424yep that was her and she did actually try to get with him 😂

[@CodyCole80]

Really? I thought she was playing a character. She looks like Patsy Cline here.

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@CodyCole80 Yes she’s just playing a character.

[@markspradlin5981]

Rest in peace Naomi we all love you

[@annabrown7302]

LOVE RICHARD THOMAS ❤❤

[@hollynelson543]

Thanks Zane

[@jeremiahrose4681]

A redone movie would be nice.

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

I hope they make a new Bio Pic of Hank Jr life while he is still with us so he can make sure they make it the right way.

[@natescott3832]

We all need a friend like Merle Kilgore.

[@markspradlin7532]

The late naomi Judd was in that movie

[@jessejames6765]

"hot wire Kilgore" lol I like that.

[@darrenm1386]

Merle Kilgore was best man at Johnny Cash and June Carters wedding . He also co-wrote Ring Of Fire too.

[@Rae24-24]

Crazy as it sounds. Daddy kinda knew Hank Jr. Richard Thomas was dang good in this, and he can sing.

[@AngelaStanley-d1o]

Hank Sr would have been proud of his son

[@jessejames6765]

Takin nothing away from ol Richard Thomas because he done an exceptional job but Ol Merle Kilgore makes this movie!

[@timmyjohnson4273]

Maybe Richard wasn't best choice for lead role in this semi-biopic made for TV movie. I, too, kept visioning John Boy Walton but, Richard is a great actor none the less and height and weight differences between him and Hank JR didn't bother me like it bothered the majority of commenters. What bothered me most was trying to pass Richard off singing when it was obvious that he wasn't . Now look at Sissy Spacek who got the role of a lifetime playing Loretta Lynn and she made that role REAL- played and sang Loretta's songs herself!

[@ronniebishop2496]

But he was singing at the first of the movie during Hank sr, and then they switched to Jr in the middle, and lip sync.

[@Maybei4]

He got the gift

[@sandyblue4235]

If i hadthe opportunities hehas I'd never give up.

[@rodbelding9523]

The funniest thing to me about this movie is how small Hank's actor is. Hank Jr is a big dude, and Richard Thomas is tiny. Merle Kilgore is literally twice the size of Richard Thomas.

[@bffsforevertorimadi4578]

Lol he got this part because of little house on the prarie. Richard thomas was a small framed guy. Hank was small framed like his dad until after the fall. He thickens up after that

[@ashleyfordham-harper4807]

37:46 😂😂😂

[@Michael-qb5hg]

OMFG. At 14 mins that is NAOMI JUDD!!!

[@sandyblue4235]

It is shows in the credits

[@Michael-qb5hg]

@@sandyblue4235 nice. Most don't read credits anymore. That tradition is long over for most.

[@jonhenson5450]

That's the real Merle Kilgore. I worked offshore with his son.

[@ericmiceli4309]

The "dramatic license" for this made-for-TV movie was extreme. The inconsistencies from the autobiographical book this was based on are egregious. There needs to be a true biopic movie based on the life of Bocephus. Along the lines of "Coal Miners Daughter".

[@bffsforevertorimadi4578]

Actually it was right on point

[@theguitarjohnshow]

I love this movie but it's definitely Inaccurate at certain times but it was made for tv so corners were definitely cut

[@charlesschnell3821]

What year did the movie come out

[@colorcommentary3009]

1983

[@waistgunner3930]

Always was curious if that was Hank Sr's voice at the start...🤔

[@rolltide9547]

What actor would make a great Hank Jr?

[@kelvinboyd7459]

Good movie I just wonder if all those actresses Newport John boy's lips has really been

[@whyguy12]

This helped me understand and learn a lot about Jr but I’m more confused about the wife situation after watching this. Can someone explain?

[@ozomatli-hc9tc]

What about the wife situation exactly?

[@hammeredwithhorror]

That is NOT the way he had his mountain accident. He says he was the third to climb up an area covered in snow and it shifted causing him to fall. It wasn’t some little twig breaking off. He fell 545 feet and said he heard the thud when he hit his head on a rock. First thing he did was check his hands to see if they were intact so he could play guitar. That’s when he realized his head was gushing blood and not having any clue as to the real extent that his brain was exposed from hitting his head on rock. He never lost consciousness and doctors told him that’s what saved his life. He remembers everything and says he still dreams about the fall. Very very lucky man

[@sandyblue4235]

It's sad he almost gave up patsy didn't let her accident stop her.

[@dawnjustice6516]

That mom sure looked down on that she was a nice girl

[@nelymarcantel4965]

Richard Thomas as Hank Jr???? They weren't even trying to be realistic

[@ashleyfordham-harper4807]

I didn't want those balloons getting popped!!!

[@tommymann69]

Hanks mama had him dressing up just like his daddy

[@davidrice3337]

Hank's momma could afford to dress poor little bosephus in those handmade nudie suits - don't cry for Hank jr - it would be akin to crying for Prince Charles - and that's the cold hard truth + I'm sick and tired of this "poor Hank jr" bullshit - dude probably sniffs cocaine out of the silver spoon he was born with - & I don't blame him one bit !! Ive said it Before and I'll say it again + there's no better entertainer in LL of music period - except of course for the absolute phenom - Eric Clapton and Robert Earl Keen

[@ladysuzanna1]

lots of hos back then

[@christinewomack8999]

What???😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@therebelandhissidekicks]

❤❤❤ to bad not more thee days ❤ ❤❤!

[@CodyCole80]

Lots now…🤷🏽‍♀️

[@customyards4535]

no one can act drunk like that. In the pool when he pulls him out .

[@jasonwhite2050]

He said he didn't want that guitar.

[@randyfox6747]

She left Hank, why does she push JR or be a part of Hank williams anymore

[@ronniebishop2496]

Just about her and money.

[@jadepaulsen8456]

Way down yonder on the thatacuchie sounds like it was stolen from Hank.

[@bryanvandergriff194]

So his mother tried taking all the credit for his daddy’s success now she wants all the credit for Hankjr’s success

[@tommyreid2317]

Should have had someone other than "John Boy" playing him, doesn't look like him not as tall, too typecast in the wrong direction, showbusiness politics!

[@TNbear0126]

How beautiful was Naomi Judd!

[@dwightmoore1240]

Did Richard really sing those songs

[@ringokidd387]

A decent movie ..... Richard Thomas did good job! NOT very factual though. ..... for instance Johnny and June Carter Cash were there at his bedside after many operations while he was laid up in the hospital

[@eddiecoleman9984]

You r absolutely rite for instance they never had Waylon in it n also he was married to Lisa before June n Richard Thomas come on they shldve had beau bridges hank Jr is a big man n Richard is very short

[@wademiller8090]

The moral of the story: If you ever fall off a mountain, try to land on your face.

[@TkL-h8e]

Hey

[@chrisevers1682]

Having 'John Boy' play Hank Jr. was a huge mistake. It wasn't believable.

[@ChristinaSegundo-v9g]

I bet many don’t know that when Merle and them hook up Jr that was Naomi Judd

[@Alvinthefrog-qq6yq]

Oh gimme a break

[@lorettahall7883]

I think Hank Williams Jr. mother used him to make money off of ex husbands name.

[@wthigo77]

Don't think this is truly accurate

[@davidrice3337]

Ha ! You are aware of the true nature of this dicotomy - it should be made into a movie - from the Woman Hank was married to when he Ace dueced - later she married Johnny Horton - this woman dealt with tragedy - the hard way - alone

[@donaldfaircloth1676]

It's a shame Audrey tried shoving hank Sr down Jr's throat without asking him what he wanted just to make money off her dead ex husband

[@sandyblue4235]

She hit him first what did she expect?

[@DanielSnow316]

Naomi Judd was so young then.

[@rickcole9556]

Kinda strange , Hank & John Boy both died in car accidents recently , Jesus help the families .

[@DannyCheek]

as far as I know,Richard Thomas is still alive as of March 8,2024.

[@GreggAllman-kr7qb]

Hanks daughter died in a car wreck in 2022.

[@CindyKoeppel]

Maybe but I thought it was pretty good movie.

[@almi3767]

Yep, we all loved this movie!💖💕💕

[@almi3767]

Yep, we all loved this movie!💖💕💕

[@MacnigMacgregor-jr3yu]

Hell of a man. .keep on son

[@staceykelsey192]

Is Hank Williams Jr dead

[@nibora7953]

No Hank Sr is though

[@DawnJustice-h2w]

Hank jr could've drowned in the swimming pool

[@lorettahall7883]

How did Audrey "make" Hank Williams a star?!? He was already a star. They weren't together...she tried to do the same to Hank Jr. How selfish this woman was.

[@gingey2008]

Naomi Judd is the redhead

[@lisamannmann5559]

his mother was so horrible

[@dawnjustice6516]

Hank you could've drowned easily in the pool high on pills and alcohol

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Hank Williams was great but JR? Please, should have stayed in the shadows.

[@DawnJustice-h2w]

Are you on suicide mission