Grand champion features cameo appearances from country music stars george strait, natalie maines of the dixie chicks, and robert earl. Grand champion 2002 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. George strait was born on may 18, 1952 in poteet, texas, usa as george harvey strait. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. George strait age, son, house, death, biography, wife. He is an american country singer and songwriter whose work endeared him to many hearts and earned him the title the king of country. Grand champion features cameo appearances from country music stars george strait, natalie maines of the dixie chicks, and robert earl keen, as well as several top rodeo riders. Strait sings the hokey pokey in the movie about kids who make off with a champion steer named hokey. Grand champion is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts and joey lauren adams, about a young. George strait, willie nelson, charlie robison, robert earl keen, asleep at the wheel, eliza gylkyson, becca dalymple, brian burns, kimmie rhodes and screen door music. But the movie is very clean and the kids enjoyed it. George strait will play himself in an upcoming independent film, grand champion. Many other country stars appear in it, as well as actors such as bruce willis and julia roberts. Grand champion is a bit old fashion at first glance.
Grand champion dvd young emma roberts george strait family country fun. Apparently, he still hasnt15 years after pure country, it remains georges only starring role he did make cameo appearances in 1982s the soldier and 2002s grand champion. The film pure country featured george strait in the lead role as dusty chandler, a famous country singer who strays too far from his country roots and traditional sound. Grand champion weaves the tale of a spunky young boy named buddy and his prizewinning calf, hokey. It provided the opportunity for strait to branch out from his own traditional country sound for a more rockandroll approach. Bruce willis ist in dem film hochstens 5 min zu sehen. Strait t alk premiere of grand champion draws country stars by andrew marton startelegram senior arts writer all it took was a mere glimpse of countrymusic legend george strait ambling toward bass performance hall to ignite a wave of whoopin and hollerin at monday nights world premiere of the independent movie, grand champion.
Grand champion is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts, and joey lauren adams, about a young boy who wants his calf. Andrew morton at the fort worth star telegram said it best if walt disney had hailed from texas, he would have made grand champion the movie does not have the video and special effects but it has heart and soul. Television and print ads have touted the titles video availability, as well as a heavily promoted sweepstakes competition for the nation rodeo finals. Grand champion, a film featuring appearances by george strait and the dixie chicks natalie maines, is set to open aug. Barry tubb writing credits in alphabetical order barry tubb. This movie is definitely not a high budget film but it still gets its point across. Always remember dont trust the opinion of grand champion 2004 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. George strait making a successful run at the 2005 gstrc. However, it is impossible to evaluate good or bad before watch grand champion 2004 full movie. Grand champion weaves the tale of a spunky young boy named buddy and his prizewinning calf, hokey, as they climb from the underdog position and up through the ranks of several texas stock shows to. George strait wrapped up the filming on saturday june 30 of the movie grand champion with a performance of the song the hokey pokey on location in. Starring jacob fisher, joey lauren adams, natalie maines, emma roberts, cache williams, julia roberts, george strait.
George strait list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Grand champion 2004 watch full movie online netflix us. In san antonio, where he lives, he can usually visit restaurants. Grand champion weaves the tale of a spunky young boy named buddy and his prizewinning calf, hokey, as they climb from the underdog position and up through the ranks of several texas stock shows to ultimately win the coveted title of grand champion. There are also cameo appearances from julia roberts, bruce willis, musicians george strait, charlie robison, robert earl keen, joe ely and rodeo legends larry. We have the blessing of george strait playing himself, said forrest murray, one of the movies producers.
Bruce willis, julia roberts, joey lauren adams, emma roberts, george strait, natalie maines, barry tubb. Strait is referred to as the king of country, and critics call strait a living legend. George strait does the hokey pokey in it, and many other country stars, as well as actors such as bruce. People from all walks of life help buddy and hokey make their way across texas by cheering them on to a toetapping surprise ending.
He also appeared as himself in grand champion 2002. George strait bio, net worth, affair, wife, married. George strait has discovered that when he isnt wearing a cowboy hat people often dont realize that he is george strait. Simple story kid raises cow, cow wins state competition, kid sells cow at auction. Grand champion dvd feature films for families joey lauren. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia george harvey strait born may 18, 1952 is an american country music singer, actor and music producer. Grand champion also released as buddys world in germany is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts and joey lauren adams, about a young boy who wants his calf hokey to grow up to be the grand champion. Grand champion also released as buddys world in germany is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts, and joey lauren adams, about a young boy who wants his calf hokey to grow up to be the grand champion. Actor george strait movies list, george strait filmography.
Like i said before, if youre a livestock lover, youll love this movie. George strait is a legendary figure in the country music industry and the one vital force in the industry. Grand champion also released as buddys world in germany is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts and. Grand champion is a film directed by barry tubb with joey lauren adams, jacob fisher, bruce willis, julia roberts, year. George strait celebrity profile check out the latest george strait photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Buddy raises hokey from birth, and dreams of taking him to compete in the grand championship. In recent years, it has become a staple on country music. Grand champion also released as buddys world in germany is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts and joey lauren adams, about a. Get the best deals on george strait dvds when you shop the largest online selection at. Grand champion enjoyed a modest theatrical launch last fall, but is getting the royal treatment for the release of the dvd.
I loved this movie so much, during one of my last years of 4h i named my calf after hokey. George strait full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Grand champion, the story of a young boy and his prize steer, may be the only film in recent memory to merge free willy with a genuine rural america 4. Grand champion tells the story of buddy jacob fisher, sister emma roberts, and their calf named hokey. Grand champion 2004 video detective movie trailers. Grand champion dvd misty c, 11092008 good movie for kids. He has been married to norma gail voss since december 4. People was invited to the coliseum saturday to see strait and be extras in the film. Cast members for the film include notable appearances by superstars julia roberts and bruce willis, along with country music stars george strait. Grand champion is a 2002 family film, starring jacob fisher, george strait, emma roberts, and joey lauren adams, about a young boy who wants his calf hokey.
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