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Lone Star

R19962h 15mJohn Sayles
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 79

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

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

DramaMysteryWestern
SheriffTexasFamily SecretsNeo-westernDark Secret

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What is Lone Star (1996) 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 stars in Lone Star?

Lone Star stars Chris Cooper (Sam Deeds), Elizabeth Peña (Pilar Cruz), Kris Kristofferson (Charlie Wade), Clifton James (Hollis Pogue), Miriam Colon (Mercedes Cruz). The film was directed by John Sayles.

How long is Lone Star?

Lone Star has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Lone Star worth watching?

Lone Star holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Lone Star?

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