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The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 nominations total
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- TriviaAt one point, Charlie asks Patsy what she's done all day, and she responds, "I've been sipping champagne with Kirk Douglas." When the scene was filmed, Jessica Lange actually said, "I've been sipping champagne with Rock Hudson," but Hudson's AIDS diagnosis was revealed before the film was released, and the producers thought a reference to him would be distracting.
- GoofsIn 1957, Patsy is shown listening to Elvis' "Can't Help Falling in Love" on the radio, which wasn't a hit until 1961.
- Quotes
Charlie Dick: Hey, I want you to get your coat. I want to drive you some place for a drink. I want us to dance awhile, then I want us to get to know each other a lot better.
Patsy Cline: You want a lot don't you?
Charlie Dick: Yeah I do baby.
Patsy Cline: Well people in hell want ice water - that don't mean they get it.
- ConnectionsEdited into Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
- SoundtracksWabash Cannonball
Written by J.A. Roff
Performed by Benny Martin
Published by Silverhill Music
Courtesy of C.M.H. Records
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As a cinematic biography of country/western singer Patsy Cline, "Sweet Dreams" is fairly good. The story takes place mostly in the 50s and 60s during which time she had already begun singing in local honky-tonks. The film's plot is straightforward and easy to follow. Production design is excellent. Overall acting quality is credible, with good performances from Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline; reliable Ed Harris as Patsy's redneck husband, Charlie Dick; and wonderful Ann Wedgeworth as Patsy's mother. Profuse country/western music helps make the film even more enjoyable, though I wish they could have found a spot in the film for "Faded Love", one of Cline's most popular songs.
Patsy was talented, ambitious, frustrated, determined, and outgoing. Charlie Dick comes across in the film as a jerk. And my main complaint about this film is that too much time is spent on him, rather than on Patsy and her career. The film's climax is not entirely consistent with known facts; but it is very dramatic.
"Sweet Dreams" will appeal to older viewers, as well as to those who like country/western music. And, of course, being a biography, the film will appeal to viewers who like real life stories.
Patsy was talented, ambitious, frustrated, determined, and outgoing. Charlie Dick comes across in the film as a jerk. And my main complaint about this film is that too much time is spent on him, rather than on Patsy and her career. The film's climax is not entirely consistent with known facts; but it is very dramatic.
"Sweet Dreams" will appeal to older viewers, as well as to those who like country/western music. And, of course, being a biography, the film will appeal to viewers who like real life stories.
- Lechuguilla
- May 19, 2007
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $9,085,049
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,161,284
- Oct 14, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $9,085,049
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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