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True Stories

1986-10-10 · 89 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Music

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

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Directors
David Byrne
Production companies
Pressman Film, Gary Kurfirst Pictures, True Stories Venture, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David ByrneDavid ByrneNarrator / Lip-Syncher
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanLouis Fyne
Annie McEnroeAnnie McEnroeKay Culver
Jo Harvey AllenJo Harvey AllenThe Lying Woman
Spalding GraySpalding GrayEarl Culver
Alix EliasAlix EliasThe Cute Woman
Roebuck 'Pops' StaplesRoebuck 'Pops' StaplesMr. Tucker
Tito LarrivaTito LarrivaRamon
John IngleJohn IngleThe Preacher
Matthew PoseyMatthew PoseyThe Computer Guy
Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzThe Lazy Woman
Amy BuffingtonLinda Culver
Richard DowlearnLarry Culver
Capucine De WulfThe Little Girl on the Road
Cynthia GouldFactory Girl #1
Kelly WrightFactory Girl #2
Hinpheth SiharathLaotian Factory Worker
Phyllis WallaceWoman at Plant
Linda McCauleyLouis' Date at Chinese Restaurant
Marian HenleyMoonstone

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