Summary:
Reminiscent of a fine novel in depth and complexity, writer-director John Sayles' acclaimed drama uses the investigation of a 25-year-old murder as the framework for a detailed exploration of life in a Texas border town. The nominal center of the film is Sheriff Sam Deeds (the superb, subtle Chris Cooper), the chief law officer of the town of Frontera. The low-key Sam is also the s... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Chris Cooper - (Sam Deeds)
Elizabeth Peña - (Pilar Cruz)
Joe Morton - (Delmore Payne)
Ron Canada - (Otis Payne)
Clifton James - (Hollis Pogue)
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Review:
A searing, thoughtful portrait of life in a Texas border town, Lone Star is one part history lesson, one part sociological study, one part murder mystery. A high point in the career of writer/director John Sayles, the film is a graceful balancing act: unshowy and low-key, it weaves together disparate stories into one compelling narrative, mak... Continue >>

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