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Lone Star [3] is a 1996 American neo-Western mystery film written, edited, and directed by John Sayles and set in a small town in South Texas. The ensemble cast features Chris Cooper, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey and Elizabeth Peña and deals with a sheriff's investigation into the murder of one of his predecessors.
Jun 21, 1996 · A sheriff investigates a 40-year-old skeleton in his Texas border town and uncovers many secrets and tensions. IMDb rating 7.4/10, nominated for 1 Oscar, 15 wins and 19 nominations.
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- Drama, Mystery, Western
- John Sayles
- 1996-06-21
Lone Star is a 1952 American Western film starring Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford, Ed Begley, and Lionel Barrymore (in his final role) as President Andrew Jackson. The film also marks the first (uncredited) screen appearance by then-13-year-old George Hamilton, playing beside Barrymore in the role of Jackson's servant.
A Texas sheriff investigates the murder of his father, a former sheriff who was hated by many, while rekindling his old romance. The film explores the history and culture of a diverse town, and the secrets and conflicts of its residents.
In the Texas border town of Frontera, Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) digs up the past when he finds an old skull in the desert. As he traces the murder of Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris ...
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A murder mystery set in a Texas border town, where the current sheriff investigates his father's past and uncovers long-buried secrets. The film explores interpersonal and interracial tensions, romance, and corruption in the town's history and present.
