Grand Theft Parsons

The story

There are times when it's right and proper to simply bury the dead. This is not one of those times... Gram Parsons was one of the most influential musicians of his time; a bitter, brilliant, genius who knew Elvis, tripped with the Stones and fatally overdosed on morphine and tequila in 1973. And from his dying came a story. A story from deep within folklore; a story of friendship, honour and adventure; a story so extraordinary that if it didn't really happen, no one would believe it. Two men, a hearse, a dead rock star, five gallons of petrol, and a promise. And the most extraordinary chase of modern times.

Cast & crew

Johnny KnoxvillePhil Kaufman

Christina ApplegateBarbara

Michael ShannonLarry Oster-Berg

Marley SheltonSusie

Robert ForsterStanley Parsons

Jamie McShaneRadio Announcer

Danielle SapiaGirl at Joshua Tree Inn

Gabriel MachtGram Parsons

Robert Alan BeuthReporter

Sara Arrington

Sara ArringtonCrying Girl

Scott AdsitMusic Expert

Mary Pat GleasonNurse