Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.

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Cast

Ben Dickey

Blaze Foley

Alia Shawkat

Sybil Rosen

Josh Hamilton

Zee

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Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.

Concho January

Charlie Sexton

Townes Van Zant

Wyatt Russell

Glyn

Jenn Lyon

Cinnamon

Ritchie Montgomery

T J

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Gurf Morlix

Himself

David Kallaway

Dennis

Ben Dickey — Blaze Foley

An actor and musician. He has played in bands such as Shake Ray Turbine, Amen Booze Rooster, and Blood Feathers. He released a solo album of folk music called Sexy Birds & Salt Water Classics in 2016. In 2018, he portrayed musician Blaze Foley in the movie Blaze.

Alia Shawkat — Sybil Rosen

Alia Martine Shawkat (born April 18, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her performances as Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013–2019), Dory Sief in the TBS and HBO Max dark comedy series Search Party (2016–2022), and Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror-comedy film The Final Girls, as well as her roles in State of Grace and The Old Man.

Josh Hamilton — Zee

Josh Hamilton (born June 9, 1969) is an American actor. He received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the indie film Eighth Grade.