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John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime. - Lone Star
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Title: Lone Star

Release Date: 21 Jun 1996

Runtime: 2h 15m

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Director: Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce

Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.012 (362 votes)

Cast

  • Sam Deeds: Chris Cooper
  • Buddy Deeds: Matthew McConaughey
  • Pilar: Elizabeth Peña
  • Charlie Wade: Kris Kristofferson
  • Del: Joe Morton
  • Bunny: Frances McDormand
  • Mikey: Stephen J. Lang
  • Celie: Oni Faida Lampley
  • Priscilla Worth: LaTanya Richardson Jackson
  • Cody: Leo Burmester
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