A rural character named “Bud” (played by John Travolta) arrives in Houston, where he meets “Sissy” (Debra Winger), and their relationship quickly escalates to marriage. Bud is diligent, working at an oil refinery, but also enjoys a lively lifestyle—a combination that soon leads Sissy into the embrace of "Hightower" (Scott Glenn), resulting in a very unpleasant situation. Bud attempts to find happiness with “Pam” (Madelyn Smith Osborne), yet his true feelings remain clear. The appearance of a rodeo horse at their local bar, along with a $5000 prize, prompts Bud to try and earn the money needed to win Sissy back. This triggers a direct confrontation between the two men, as Hightower is set on securing that cash, no matter what happens during the competition. While it’s generally agreeable enough to watch, I felt Travolta wasn't quite strong enough for the part; he had the attitude but lacked the necessary charm and presence. Winger also didn’t particularly impress me, as her character seemed to shift awkwardly between spiritedness and helplessness. The most enjoyable aspect of the movie, in my opinion, is Charlie Daniels’s memorable song "Devil Went Down to Georgia," though the rest of the music effectively provides a backdrop for this otherwise rather conventional and excessively lengthy drama.

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