first rate rocknroll road film . when i saw it in the theater the year it be release i be a. totally impressed by it a a film and b. totally sympathetic with rise . i have to say though that 10 year later a a manager and agent for musician ( not rocknroll and certainly not on the scale present in the film ) i have a whole new appreciation for people who possess one undeniable talent yet make life hell for those who work to help them make a living at it . have manage one very popular high end irish booze hungry performer who show up when he felt like it ( i know when the sound check should be ) and also felt free to book conflict date on his own when he felt the money would be well after a contract have be sign . i felt huge sympathy for rudge campbell . yes he might have be a little too money hungry but by god he be right when he fire her . once the contract be sign it too late to change your mind . bottom line though be that this be a fine film and a very accurate record of how an unstable performer can run herself into the ground .