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True Stories (1986) 7.0
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show. Director:David Byrne |
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Cast
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| David Byrne | ... |
Narrator /
Lip-Syncher /
Talking Heads singer
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| John Goodman | ... | ||
| Annie McEnroe | ... |
Kay Culver
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| Jo Harvey Allen | ... |
The Lying Woman
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| Spalding Gray | ... |
Earl Culver
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| Alix Elias | ... |
The Cute Woman
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Roebuck 'Pops' Staples | ... |
Mr. Tucker
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Tito Larriva | ... |
Ramon
(as Humberto 'Tito' Larriva)
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| John Ingle | ... |
The Preacher
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Matthew Posey | ... |
The Computer Guy
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| Swoosie Kurtz | ... |
Miss Rollings
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Freeman Beatty | ... |
Lip-Syncher
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Evelyn Box | ... |
Hey Now Kid
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Kevin Box | ... |
Hey Now Kid
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Amy Buffington | ... |
Linda Culver
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
David Byrne of Talking Heads fame visits a typical (and fictional) Texas town, on the eve of the town's celebration of the state's sesquicentennial. He meets various colorful local characters, most notably Lewis Fyne, a big-hearted bachelor in search of matrimony. Written by Tim Horrigan <horrigan@aol.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 October 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alithines istories See more »Box Office
Gross:
$2,545,142 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written and Performed by David Byrne
Produced by Talking Heads
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Did You Know?
Trivia
British band Radiohead took their name from the song "Radio Head" featured in this film. See more »Goofs
The movie supposedly takes place in the town of Virgil, Texas. However, in one scene where little children in 4-H shirts are dancing in a field, a water tower is briefly visible in the background that clearly says "RED OAK". See more »Crazy Credits
2. Displayed at very end of credits, below the disclaimer: "IF YOU CAN THINK OF IT, IT EXISTS SOMEWHERE" See more »Soundtracks
The Celebration BeginsWritten and Performed by David Byrne
Produced by Talking Heads
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do you know who you are. you're the dream operators. so stop f--king with other people's dream and dream your dream. it's not always what your conscious mind supposes, so, be prepared.
the film? oh it's just another one of those all-American masterpieces all about a place that is really like no where else in the world. good or bad. this is a film America should be proud of. it makes us look good. it makes us all seem a little unconscious and dreamy, but hey, everyone seems happy and friendly. especially Lewis "the bear", he seems friendly and happy. he just needs to find that certain someone to feel complete with.
who wants freedom? who wants justice? who really does care when you can just have someone to love. meow meow meow meow.