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The Last Picture Show

1971

Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…

Overview

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 3, 1971
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Robert Surtees
Budget
$1,300,000
Revenue
$29,133,000
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