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Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story is a 1995 television biopic about the life of country music singer Dottie West portrayed by Michele Lee. Bill D'Elia directed the film which was shot in Nashville TN between July 11 and August 4, 1994. The film first aired on January 22, 1995 on CBS.
Original Release
01/22/1995
US Release
01/22/1995
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Lee | Dottie West |
| Chet Atkins | Chet Atkins |
| David James Elliott | Byron Metcalf |
| Larry Gatlin | Larry Gatlin |
| Kris Kristofferson | Kris Kristofferson |
| Loretta Lynn | Loretta Lynn |
| Willie Nelson | Willie Nelson |
| Dolly Parton | Dolly Parton |
| Kenny Rogers | Kenny Rogers |
| William Russ | Bill West |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Lee | Dottie West |
| Chet Atkins | Chet Atkins |
| David James Elliott | Byron Metcalf |
| Larry Gatlin | Larry Gatlin |
| Kris Kristofferson | Kris Kristofferson |
| Loretta Lynn | Loretta Lynn |
| Willie Nelson | Willie Nelson |
| Dolly Parton | Dolly Parton |
| Kenny Rogers | Kenny Rogers |
| William Russ | Bill West |
| Lisa Akey | Shelly West |
| Ben Browder | Al Winters |
| Tony Higgins | Young Kris |
| J. Don Ferguson | Wendy Blevins |
| Rebecca Koon | Mrs. Marsh |
| Tom Nowicki | J.M. |
| Tere Myers | Patsy Cline |
| Rhoda Griffis | Diane Marsh |
| Jenny Krochmal | Dottie - age 12 |
| Cathy Worthington | Jeannie Seely |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Berger | Producer |
| Richard Ostlund | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
