Lone Star overview
Overall Rating
Total Ratings: 1
...ranks in these movie lists:
- Best Neo-Noir Movies (#9)
Synopsis:
Reminiscent of a fine novel in depth and complexity, writer-director John Sayles' acclaimed drama uses the investigation of a 25-year-old murder as the framework for a detailed exploration of life in a Texas border town. The nominal center of the film is Sheriff Sam Deeds (the superb, subtle Chris Cooper), the chief law officer of the town of Frontera. The low-key Sam is also the son of the late Buddy Deeds (played in flashbacks by Matthew McConaughey), who also served as town sheriff and still maintains a legendary status for ousting the vicious, corrupt Charlie Wade (a memorably vicious Kris Kristofferson).
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Movie Details:
- Director: John Sayles
- Studio: Rio Dulce Incorporated, Castle Rock Entertainment, Sony Pictures Classics
- Year: 1996
- Run Time: 134 minutes
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- MPAA Rating: R (for language, violence, some sensuality and drug material)
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Mystery, Drama
- Filmed in: Color
