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Happy, Texas (1999) 6.1
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6.1/10 from 7,304 users
Metascore: 62/100
Reviews: 119 user | 75 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Two escaped convicts arrive in the town of Happy, Texas, where they are mistaken for a gay couple who is to host the town's Little Miss Fresh Squeezed beauty pageant. Enjoying the celebrity... See full summary » Director:Mark Illsley |
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Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr., aka David
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| Ally Walker | ... |
Josephine 'Joe' McClintock the Banker
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Doreen Schaefer
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Mrs. Bromley
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Jillian Berard | ... |
Madison 'Maddie'
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Jency (Flaming Batons)
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Melissa Arnold | ... |
Another Happy Girl
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Another Happy Girl
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Tiffany Takara | ... |
Another Happy Girl
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David, Pagent Professional
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Two escaped convicts arrive in the town of Happy, Texas, where they are mistaken for a gay couple who is to host the town's Little Miss Fresh Squeezed beauty pageant. Enjoying the celebrity and using their skill as con-men, the two adopt their persona to take on the task. Of course, as the two are heterosexual, their interest in the involved ladies intensifies. Ally Walker is a banker, who is distrustful of men and has given up on love. Illeana Douglas plays the dowdy, badly dressed teacher. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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They need pros. They're getting cons. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
3 December 1999 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Happy Texas - iloiset veikot See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$72,056 (USA) (1 October 1999)Gross:
$1,943,649 (USA) (17 December 1999)Company Credits
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[slaps sewing machine]
Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.: tryin' to figure out if slip-stitchin' or bastin' is the best ...
[...]
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Performed by Randy Scruggs with Joan Osborne
Written by Johnny Cash and Randy Scruggs
Published by Mighty World Music LLC
(A division of Mclachlan-Scruggs International (BMI)) /
Song of Cash Inc. (Adm. by Bug) (ASCAP))
Randy Scruggs appears courtesy of Reprise Records
Joan Osborne appears courtesy of Blue Gorilla / The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Trivia
William H. Macy's character has a discussion on the phone where he complains he cannot read a smudgy fax, and the message should be mailed, not faxed. This is exactly like a conversation his character has in Fargo. See more »Goofs
There are no mountains or vineyards anywhere near Happy, Texas. See more »Quotes
Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.: You don't think I know what you're doin', do you? Goin' to the banker lady's house for popcorn and pillow talk. Goin' huntin'. What did you do tonight? Did you go someplace nice for dinner? Did you have a few drinks? Hmm? You don't think I'd like to get out some night or have a nice meal? Spend one night not thinkin' about the girls? You know what I did tonight? I'll tell you what I did. I spent it right here[slaps sewing machine]
Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.: tryin' to figure out if slip-stitchin' or bastin' is the best ...
[...]
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Crazy Credits
Halfway through the credits we see the real beauty pageant experts calling their insurance company to report the theft of their van. See more »Soundtracks
"Passin' Thru"Performed by Randy Scruggs with Joan Osborne
Written by Johnny Cash and Randy Scruggs
Published by Mighty World Music LLC
(A division of Mclachlan-Scruggs International (BMI)) /
Song of Cash Inc. (Adm. by Bug) (ASCAP))
Randy Scruggs appears courtesy of Reprise Records
Joan Osborne appears courtesy of Blue Gorilla / The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Whether you're a good guy or a bad guy, in Happy, Texas you've got heart. Though the plot gets wacky, the "just plain folk" element keeps the craziness in check. It's really refreshing to finally see a film with gay characters that aren't in drag or snapping their fingers. It IS possible to have a funny gay character without being flamboyant. Sure, there is a lesson to be learned as in most films, but we care about these characters as they get deeper and deeper into trouble. I had a big smile on my face after watching this film, and it stays with you a while. How many other films give you a gift like that?