The story of the country and western singer Hank Williams.
George Hamilton
as Hank Williams
Susan Oliver
as Audrey Williams
Red Buttons
as Shorty Younger
Arthur O'Connell
as Fred Rose
Shary Marshall
as Ann Younger
Chris Crosby
as Sam Priddy
Rex Holman
as Charley Bybee
Hortense Petra
as Wilma, the Cashier
Roy Engel
as Joe Rauch
Donald Losby
as Young Hank Williams
Kevin Tate
as Boy Fishing
Phil Arnold
as Pie Eating Contest Barker (uncredited)