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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.
- $13 million
- Mason Daring
- $3–5 million
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Jun 21, 1996 · A sheriff investigates a 40-year-old skeleton found in the desert and uncovers the dark secrets of his Texas border town. IMDb rating 7.4/10, nominated for 1 Oscar, starring Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson.
- (31K)
- Drama, Mystery, Western
- John Sayles
- 1996-06-21
A sheriff investigates a 40-year-old murder in a Texas border town and uncovers family secrets and town history. Critics praise the film's literary and epic qualities, while audiences enjoy the mystery and romance.
- (140)
- John Sayles
- R
- Chris Cooper
Jul 3, 1996 · A thriller, romance and mystery film set in a Texas town with a history of racism and violence. The film explores the secrets of the past, the present and the future of the characters, and the way they relate to each other and to the land.
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. [2]
- $1.6 million
- David Buttolph
- Z. Wayne Griffin
Jan 16, 2024 · Lone Star is a complex and elegant film that explores the history and culture of a Texas border town. Writer-director John Sayles talks to Slate about the cast, the themes, and the changes since the film's release.
A murder-mystery set in a Texas border town, where the current sheriff Sam Deeds investigates the skeleton of his predecessor and uncovers long-buried secrets. The film explores the interpersonal and interracial tensions, the legacy of the former sheriff Buddy Deeds, and Sam's romance with his old flame.
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