The film was written and directed by Thomas Rickman, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1980 for his screenplay of Coal Miner's Daughter, also starring Tommy Lee Jones. The film was produced by Bob Larson (executive producer of Coal Miner's Daughter) and Michael Apted (who directed Coal Miner's Daughter) served as executive producer.
The film was written and directed by Thomas Rickman, who received an Academy Award nomination in 1980 for his screenplay of "Coal Miner's Daughter," starring Tommy Lee Jones. Bob Larson produced the movie (executive producer of "Coal Miner's Daughter"), while Michael Apted served as executive producer.