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Bogdanovich's wonderful account of life in a 1950s Texas town as the residents prepare for the closing of the local movie theater. First class ensemble with Oscars going to Johnson and Leachman!
Original Release
10/03/1971
US Release
10/03/1971
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Timothy Bottoms | Sonny Crawford |
Jeff Bridges | Duane Jackson |
Cybill Shepherd | Jacy Farrow |
Ben Johnson | Sam the Lion |
Cloris Leachman | Ruth Popper |
Ellen Burstyn | Lois Farrow |
Eileen Brennan | Genevieve |
Clu Gulager | Abilene |
Sam Bottoms | Billy |
Sharon Ullrick | Charlene Duggs |
Directors
Writers
Larry McMurtry, Peter Bogdanovich
Cast
Name | Character |
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Timothy Bottoms | Sonny Crawford |
Jeff Bridges | Duane Jackson |
Cybill Shepherd | Jacy Farrow |
Ben Johnson | Sam the Lion |
Cloris Leachman | Ruth Popper |
Ellen Burstyn | Lois Farrow |
Eileen Brennan | Genevieve |
Clu Gulager | Abilene |
Sam Bottoms | Billy |
Sharon Ullrick | Charlene Duggs |
Randy Quaid | Lester Marlow |
Joe Heathcock | Sheriff / The Sheriff |
Bill Thurman | Coach Popper |
Barc Doyle | Joe Bob Blanton |
Jessie Lee Fulton | Miss Mosey |
Gary Brockette | Bobby Sheen |
Helena Humann | Jimmie Sue |
Loyd Catlett | Leroy |
Robert Glenn | Gene Farrow |
John Hillerman | Teacher / English teacher |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Bert Schneider | Executive Producer |
Stephen J. Friedman | Producer |
Bob Rafelson | Producer |
Harold Schneider | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1972 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1972 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won |
1972 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1972 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
1972 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1972 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1972 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
1972 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Won |
1972 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Female | Nominated |