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An American country singer, songwriter, and actor, Kris Kristofferson, was a central figure of the outlaw country movement of 1970s music, which adopted a more raw and introspective style of music. His famous songs include, Why Me and To Beat the Devil. He has also written songs like One Day at a Time, Me and bobby McGee, and more.
As an actor, he was known for his roles in A Star is Born, Blume in Love, and more. The singer was a three-time Grammy Award winner. He became a Country Music Hall of Fame member in 2004 and was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
The singer-songwriter and actor died recently on September 28, 2024, at the age of 88. Viewers interested in watching his work on screen can check out some of his memorable movies and TV shows listed below.
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A Star Is Born, Blade, and other movies and shows of Kris Kristofferson
1) A Star Is Born - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, A Star is Born is a musical romance directed by Frank Pierson. The movie is about an unknown bar singer, Esther (Barbara), who falls for an established but alcoholic rock star John (Kris). John helps Esther start a music career, but it goes on a downward spiral. As Esther continues to rise as a musician, John is unable to kickstart his career.
The movie was extremely successful, and Kris Kristofferson won a Golden Globe award for his performance. The movie is a remake of a 1937 film, which had a musical adaptation in 1954. The movie was also adapted in 2018, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
2) Cisko Pike - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Bill L. Norton, Cisko Pike is a drama film starring Kris Kristofferson, Gene Hackman, and others. The movie is Kris’s debut movie as a lead and revolves around a singer, Cisko Pike (Kris), who has fallen on hard times. Unable to sell his demo records, he decides to sell marijuana but is blackmailed by a policeman (Gene).
Even though the movie was not a hit at the time of its release, it has garnered favorable reviews and has become a cult classic since then. Some of the songs in the movie were part of Kris's next album.
3) Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, is a romantic comedy-drama starring Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson, and Jodie Foster.
The movie is about a widow, Alice (Ellen), who returns to her hometown in California with her son after her husband dies in an accident in New Mexico. The movie also focuses on Alice trying to revive her singing career, which she had left after her marriage.
The movie was a critical and commercial success, and Ellen won the Oscar for her performance. Kris Kristofferson plays the role of David, who becomes Alice’s love interest.
4) Blade Trilogy - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Stephen Norrington and based on the Marvel Comics character Blade, it is a superhero film trilogy starring Wesley Snipes in the lead role. The movie revolves around Blade, a Dhampir—a mythical creature that is half-vampire and half-human—and, as such, has superhuman strengths but fights against the vampires.
The movie has a cult following and has a successful franchise comprising three movies. While Wesley plays the title role of Blade, the vampire hunter in each movie, Kris Kristofferson plays the role of Abraham Whistler, Blade’s mentor and father figure.
5) Convoy - Amazon Prime Video
A road action-comedy, Convoy stars Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, and others. Directed by Sam Peckinpah, the film is inspired by the country song of the same name by C.W. McCall. The movie was released when trucking was a craze in the US and, therefore, revolves around the industry.
Kris plays the role of Martin Penwald, a truck driver who gets into a fight with a corrupt sheriff. He is supported by his fellow truck drivers, who attempt to reach New Mexico while chased by the police. They also try to free an ally in Texas, who is a victim of police brutality.
6) Amerika - YouTube
Starring Kris Kristofferson, Sam Neill, and others, Amerika is a TV miniseries aired on ABC in 1987. The show was one of the more expensive projects of its time and portrays life in the United States after the ‘bloodless takeover’ by the Soviet Union.
Rather than focusing on the conquest, the show highlights the demoralized spirit of Americans. Kris Kristofferson essays the role of politician Devin Milford, who ran for President after the takeover but was placed in prison for speaking controversially about the Soviet conquest.
7) Texas Rising - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Roland Joffé, Texas Rising is a historical TV miniseries aired on History Channel in 2015. Starring Bill Paxton, Kris Kristofferson, Brendan Fraser, and others, the show is based on the Texas Revolution and the creation of Texas Rangers.
The show focuses on historic figures like General Sam Houston and battles like the Goliad Massacre and the Battle of San Jacinto. In the show, Kris Kristofferson plays the role of US President Andrew Jackson. The show is a compelling watch for those who enjoy historical series.
Viewers can go through the list and choose a movie or show of their liking.
