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Lone Star 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. Filmed on location along the Rio Grande in southern and southwestern Texas, the film received critical acclaim, with critics regarding it as a high point of 1990s independent cinema as well as one of Sayles' best films. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, and also appeared on the ballot for the AFI's 10 Top 10 in the western category. The film was a box office success, grossing $13 million against its $3–5 million budget.

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1996 · 2h 15m · Drama · Mystery · Western

TMDB 7.0/10 (423 votes)

When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.

Directed by John Sayles

Box office $13M worldwide

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Cast & crew

John SaylesDirector

Chris Cooperas Sam Deeds

Elizabeth Peñaas Pilar Cruz

Kris Kristoffersonas Charlie Wade

Clifton Jamesas Hollis Pogue

Miriam Colonas Mercedes Cruz

Ron Canadaas Otis Payne

Joe Mortonas Delmore "Del" Payne

Matthew McConaugheyas Buddy Deeds

Jeff Monahanas Young Hollis

Gabriel Casseusas Young Otis

Frances McDormandas Bunny

LaTanya Richardson Jacksonas Priscilla Worth

Tony Planaas Ray SStephen J. Langas Mikey

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Lone Star 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. Filmed on location along the Rio Grande in southern and southwestern Texas, the film received critical acclaim, with critics regarding it as a high point of 1990s independent cinema as well as one of Sayles' best films. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, and also appeared on the ballot for the AFI's 10 Top 10 in the western category. The film was a box office success, grossing $13 million against its $3–5 million budget.

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