Payday is a 1973 American drama film written by Don Carpenter, directed by Daryl Duke, and starring Rip Torn as a country music singer. ... Payday (1972 film) Payday Written byDon Carpenter Produced byDon Carpenter Martin Fink StarringRip Torn Ahna Capri Michael C. Gwynne Jeff Morris Cliff Emmich CinematographyRichard C. Glouner 10 more rows