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Paris, Texas (1984) 8.0
A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his wife and son four years before... See full summary » Director:Wim Wenders |
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Cast
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Sam Berry | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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Bernhard Wicki | ... |
Doctor Ulmer
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| Aurore Clément | ... |
Anne Henderson
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Claresie Mobley | ... |
Car Rental Clerk
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Hunter Carson | ... |
Hunter Henderson
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Woman on TV
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Socorro Valdez | ... |
Carmelita
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Edward Fayton | ... |
Hunter's Friend
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Justin Hogg | ... |
Hunter - Age 3
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Screaming Man
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'Slater'
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Jeni Vici | ... |
'Stretch'
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Plot Synopsis
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A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his wife and son four years before. As his memory returns, he makes contact with various people from his past. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
Taglines:
A place for dreams. A place for heartbreak. A place to pick up the pieces. See more »Genres:
DramaParents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 September 1984 (France) See more »Also Known As:
La búsqueda See more »Box Office
Budget:
£1,162,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 4,810,795 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
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1.66 : 1
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Travis: Oh yeah? What's your business?
Walt: I make billboard signs for advertising.
Travis: Oh yeah? So *you*'re the one who makes those signs, I love those. Some of them are beautiful.
Walt: I'm not the only one who makes them, Trav.
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Did You Know?
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Composer Ry Cooder recreated blues guitarist Blind Willie Johnson's 1927 tune "Dark Was the Night" as the centerpiece of his Paris, Texas soundtrack. See more »Goofs
Since Travis and Hunter are driving from L.A. to Houston, they would take I-10 going from west to east. When they arrive in Houston, the view of downtown is from I-45, which runs north/south from Dallas to Galveston. See more »Quotes
Walt: We live in the suburbs, but I've got my business in townTravis: Oh yeah? What's your business?
Walt: I make billboard signs for advertising.
Travis: Oh yeah? So *you*'re the one who makes those signs, I love those. Some of them are beautiful.
Walt: I'm not the only one who makes them, Trav.
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This film is a classic in my opinion. The story is very strongly influenced by its writer's, Sam Shepard, exploration of the human condition. The film is not for everyone. Wim Wenders paces the storyline accordingly to the psyche and struggle of the main character, and the concept of searching for answers to his natural state of mind by returning to the place of his conception is a well thought out and intriguing premise for this film.
I have seen this film more than seven times, and love the slow pace because it allows me to be drawn into that world completely and really have the chance to get to know each character. Recommended to anyone with an interest in psychology, cinematography, Sam Shepard's style of story-telling, and movies that walk to their own beat. Natascha Kinski and Stanton are excellent.
I give it 8 stars (9 if they would release it letterboxed on DVD)