Lone Star
"John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime."
Originally released in 1996. Lone Star is a drama/mystery film. directed by John Sayles. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, and Kris Kristofferson
Synopsis
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (394 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.3M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chris Cooper
as Sam Deeds
Elizabeth Peña
as Pilar Cruz
Kris Kristofferson
as Charlie Wade
Clifton James
as Hollis Pogue
Miriam Colon
as Mercedes Cruz
Ron Canada
as Otis Payne
Joe Morton
as Delmore "Del" Payne
Matthew McConaughey
as Buddy Deeds
Jeff Monahan
as Young Hollis
Gabriel Casseus
as Young Otis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,269,963
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Rio Dulce
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.
How long is Lone Star?
Lone Star has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Lone Star released?
Lone Star was released on June 21, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lone Star?
The main cast of Lone Star includes Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, Clifton James, Miriam Colon.
Is Lone Star worth watching?
Lone Star has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 394 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.