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Grand Theft Parsons
Grand Theft Parsons
Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Christina Applegate, Robert ForsterDirector: David Caffrey
Summary: Following the death of the cult musician Gram Parsons, famed for his rock 'n' roll antics and duets with Emmylou Harris, road manager Phil Kaufman steals the dead body with the intent of fulfilling Gram's instructions for it's disposal. Based on true events.
The world of rock & roll is littered with casualties who have only found fame posthumously. One of the most famous cases is that of Gram Parsons. Erstwhile member of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Parsons also eked out an impressive--in terms of music, as opposed to sales--solo career for himself. A great friend and drinking buddy of Keith Richards, Gram's heartfelt songs may have fallen on deaf ears during his short lifetime, but his lasting influence helped spawn the country-rock genre. His drug-related death at the Joshua Tree Inn in California on September 19th, 1973, forms the basis for this tale. Only 26 years old at the time, Gram had made a pact with his road manager Phil Kaufman (played here by JACKASS star Johnny Knoxville) to burn his corpse in the desert if he succumbed to the early death that so many of his talented predecessors had succumbed to.
The absorbing tale of Kaufman's unusual race to complete his deed form the basis for GRAND THEFT PARSONS, with director David Caffrey using many of the original locations in which the act took place. A touching story of friendship, loyalty and trust, this is one of the most unique rock & roll tales ever committed to film.
Reviewed by: mcdermot7@aol.com
Posted on May 9, 2006 5:03 PM
Gram Parsons was a musical genius and whilst there have been a number of tribute documentaries this film goes direct for the funny bone. It doesn't always pull it off, but the fantastic soundtrack more than makes up for any plot deficits. The story seems highly implausible but as they say truth is stranger than fiction.
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