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Critic Kim Newman
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Like all the best Westerns, this is at once a morality play about individual responsibility and a challenging essay about American history.

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Cast & Crew

John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Kris Kristofferson
As Charlie Wade
Matthew McConaughey
As Buddy Deeds
Tony Plana
As Ray
Joe Morton
As Del
Chris Cooper
As Sam Deeds

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In a small Texas border town haunted by racial tension and corruption, the skeleton of a former sheriff is found, reopening old wounds and igniting a new investigation. The sheriff's son, Sam, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the murder, which leads him down a dangerous path of discovery, revealing secrets about his family, the town's history, and the lengths people will go to maintain their power. As Sam delves deeper into the mystery, he must confront his own demons and confront the harsh realities that have shaped his town and its people.

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Lone Star was released in theaters on June 21, 1996.