In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 19 wins & 22 nominations total
- Charlene Duggs
- (as Sharon Taggart)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaCybill Shepherd was cast with the option of backing out of her nude scenes if she so desired. She only agreed to do them after asking the opinions of three female costars - Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn, and Eileen Brennan, who all thought she should do them.
- GoofsThe lavalier mic on Duane's tie is visible during the graduation scene.
- Quotes
Sam the Lion: You boys can get on out of here, I don't want to have no more to do with you. Scarin' a poor, unfortunate creature like Billy just so's you could have a few laughs - I've been around that trashy behavior all my life, I'm gettin' tired of puttin' up with it. Now you can stay out of this pool hall, out of my cafe, and my picture show too - I don't want no more of your business.
- Alternate versionsSpecial edition includes seven minutes of footage not included in the original release.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Last Picture Show Re-Release Promo (1971)
- SoundtracksCold, Cold Heart
(uncredited)
Written by Hank Williams (as Hank Williams Sr.)
Performed by Tony Bennett
This is one of those rare movies that you can go back every five years and watch for the first time. Myself having been raised in Del Rio, Texas in the late 50's and early sixties, I can attest that this is a totally accurate picture of what coming of age in west Texas was really like for most of us.
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- Jan 22, 2005
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- La Última Película
- Filming locations
- 605 South Ash Street, Archer City, Texas, USA(high school)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $1,300,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,133,000
- Gross worldwide
- $29,146,255
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1