Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Comedy, Drama
- 01 May 1998 (USA)
- Movie
Four high school friends that grew up together in a tiny Texas town, plan to leave for the big city the day after graduation. Over a week's time, their backstory and present day realities collide to determine how their plans play out.
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- 2 wins.
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| Breckin Meyer | ... |
Keller Coleman
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| Peter Facinelli | ... |
Terrell Lee Lusk
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| Eddie Mills | ... |
John Hemphill
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| Ethan Embry | ... |
Squirrel
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| Ashley Johnson | ... |
Josie Hemphill
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| Patricia Wettig | ... |
Mrs. Lusk
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| Michael O'Neill | ... |
Mr. Lusk
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| Eddie Jones | ... |
Earl
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| Wayne Tippit | ... |
Keller's Grandfather
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| Alexandra Holden | ... |
Vivian
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| Keith Szarabajka | ... |
Squirrel's Father
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| Shawn Weatherly | ... |
Sue Ann
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| Michael Crabtree | ... |
Mr. Hemphill
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Lashawn McIvor | ... |
Mrs. Hemphill
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| Joe Stevens | ... |
Leon
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| Tommy G. Kendrick | ... |
Rusty
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Steven Bland | ... |
Wayne
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Craig Carter | ... |
Guy
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Tennessee | ... |
Old Fart Rancher
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Mary Ann Luedecke | ... |
Betty Sue
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Bill Brooks | ... |
Reverend
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Felipe de Ortego y Gasca | ... |
Principal
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Kessia Embry | ... |
Jean
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Kendra Payne | ... |
Loretta
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Jack Vaden | ... |
Harvey
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Lynn Carter | ... |
Another Rancher
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Jon Bergholz | ... |
Bus Driver
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Lucy Jacobson | ... |
Flora
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Lisa Billing | ... |
Sandra
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Emilie B. Severin | ... |
Mrs. Caldwell
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Leigh Eaton | ... |
Mrs. Hufheinz
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Billie Craddock | ... |
Mrs. Garcia
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Robert Barge | ... |
Bobby (uncredited)
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Pat Ridley | ... |
Town Person (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tim McCanlies | ||
Written by
| Tim McCanlies | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jacqueline Anderson | ... | associate producer |
| Tina Brawner | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Burns | ... | executive producer |
| Leanna Creel | ... | executive producer |
| Chase Foster | ... | producer |
| Lauren Lloyd | ... | studio executive |
| David Prybil | ... | associate producer |
| Jeff Rice | ... | co-producer |
| Dana Shaffer | ... | producer |
| Alan Stepp | ... | associate producer |
| Peter White | ... | producer |
Music by
| Steve Dorff | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrew Dintenfass | ||
Editing by
| Rob Kobrin | ||
Editorial Department
| Todd Busch | ... | assistant editor |
| Daniel Fort | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Asim Matin | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeff Mack | ... | colorist: dailies (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Laurel Smith | ||
| Michael Testa | ||
Production Design by
| Dawn Snyder | ||
Art Direction by
| Jeff B. Adams Jr. | ||
| Jeffrey Michael Adams | ... | (as Jeff Adams) |
Set Decoration by
| Wanda 'Beau' Peterson | ... | (as Beau P. Petersen) |
Costume Design by
| Susan Matheson | ||
Makeup Department
| Dara Jaramillo | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Ted Gidlow | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Tim Swan | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pamela Altieri-Paterra | ... | second second assistant director |
| Melissa V. Barnes | ... | second assistant director |
| Jim LaClair | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Ramona Fabregas | ... | assistant property master |
| Virle S. Reid | ... | props |
| Byron Scott Thomas | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Willy Allen | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Wayne Bell | ... | production sound mixer / sound effects |
| Trip Brock | ... | foley editor |
| Pamela Kahn | ... | foley artist |
| Amy Kane | ... | foley artist |
| Stacey Michaels | ... | adr mixer |
| Lisa O'Donoghue | ... | assistant sound editor (as Lisa Varetakis) |
| Greg Orloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Will Riley | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brooke Satrazemis | ... | cable person |
| Kurt Thum | ... | sound editor |
| Gregory H. Watkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dennis Clay | ... | key grip |
| Austin Goss | ... | gaffer |
| Jeff Graham | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kim Guthrie | ... | camera operator |
| Adam Harrison | ... | lighting technician |
| Richard Lacy | ... | dolly grip |
| Josh Gundling Williamson | ... | second assistant camera (as Josh Gundling) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jeannine Bourdaghs | ... | set costumer |
| Jeila Gueramian | ... | costume supervisor |
| Beth Rogers | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Tim Swan | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Beecher | ... | assistant music editor |
| Larry W. Herbstritt | ... | orchestrator (as Larry Herbstritt) |
| Chris Ledesma | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Haley McLane | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jon Bergholz | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Justin Nance | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Nellie Adami | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Craig Carter | ... | boss wrangler |
| Ted Gidlow | ... | production executive |
| Timothy R. Price | ... | key set production assistant |
| Pat Ridley | ... | stand-in: Wayne Tippet and Eddy Jones |
| Michael Saleman | ... | legal services |
| Lauren Lloyd | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
| Lonnie Ramati | ... | production business affairs (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia TriStar Films (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- TriStar Pictures (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1999) (Argentina)
- Columbia TriStar Films de España
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Four friends from the small Texas town of Dancer are graduating from high school and are planning to move to L.A. after graduation, taking the population of Dancer down to 77 from 81. All other 77 residents feel threatened by their decision and decide to spoil their plans by all means possible. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | in the middle of nowhere they had everything See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $87,983, 03 May 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The gas station where the four boys go to hang out was built for this movie. It was left up as an attraction for people driving into Fort Davis, but it collapsed in 2006. See more » |
| Goofs | The students state that Brewster County Texas is the largest county in the US. It is the largest county in Texas, but San Bernardino County California is approximately three times larger. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Playing by Heart (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Where I Come From See more » |
| Quotes |
Reverend:
Squirrel, we've missed you in church these past few years. See more » |