Paris Trout (1991)

A brutal murder in a small town. A triangle of passion, power and rage.

Paris Trout (1991) poster

Paris Trout is a vile Southern bigot. He owns a store and is a loanshark. He often sues people, and so his lawyer, Harry Seagraves, eventually meets Paris' wife Hannah. A former schoolteacher, she made the mistake of her life when she married Paris, who brutalizes her. Soon Paris goes beyond the overgenerous bounds of what a man in his position can get away with even in the segregated South, leading to a spiral of perverse insanity.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 93 min
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Screenplay

Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Harvey Rosenstock
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
More Films in Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paris Trout about?
Paris Trout is a vile Southern bigot. He owns a store and is a loanshark. He often sues people, and so his lawyer, Harry Seagraves, eventually meets Paris' wife Hannah. A former schoolteacher, she made the mistake of her life when she married Paris, who brutalizes her. Soon Paris goes beyond the overgenerous bounds of what a man in his position can get away with even in the segregated South, leading to a spiral of perverse insanity.
Who directed Paris Trout?
Paris Trout was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in Paris Trout?
Paris Trout stars Dennis Hopper, Barbara Hershey, Ed Harris, Ray McKinnon, Tina Lifford, Darnita Henry.
How long is Paris Trout?
Paris Trout has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Paris Trout?
Paris Trout is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Paris Trout produced?
Paris Trout was produced in United States of America.