True Stories

"A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie."

Oct 10 1986 PG 1h 29m
Comedy, Musical

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

Plot

David Byrne of Talking Heads fame visits a typical (and fictional) Texas town, on the eve of the town's celebration of the state's sesquicentennial. He meets various colorful local characters, most notably Lewis Fyne, a big-hearted bachelor in search of matrimony.

Written by

Stephen Tobolowsky, Beth Henley, David Byrne

Directed by

David Byrne

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, True Stories Venture, Gary Kurfirst Pictures, Edward R. Pressman Film

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
8,212
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA