Lone Star (1996)

John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.

Lone Star (1996) poster

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

Director: John Sayles
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mason Daring
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: John Sayles
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Mystical Connection Between Twins, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Family Secret Unveiled and The Truth

Keywords

sheriff, texas, family secrets, neo-western, dark secret

Trailer

Lone Star Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lone Star about?
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Who directed Lone Star?
Lone Star was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Lone Star?
Lone Star stars Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, Clifton James, Miriam Colon, Ron Canada.
How long is Lone Star?
Lone Star has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Lone Star?
Lone Star is a Drama, Mystery, Romance film.
What is the budget of Lone Star?
Lone Star had a budget of $5M.
How much did Lone Star gross?
Lone Star grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Lone Star produced?
Lone Star was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Lone Star?
The themes of Lone Star include: The Mystical Connection Between Twins, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Family Secret Unveiled and The Truth.