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The Last Picture Show

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Texasville

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The Last Picture Show: A Look Back

Original title

The Last Picture Show

Year

1971

Running time

118 min.

Country

United States

Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Screenwriter

Peter Bogdanovich, Larry McMurtry. Novel: Larry McMurtry

Cast

Music

Phil Harris, Johnny Standley, Hank Thompson

Cinematography

Robert Surtees (B&W)

Producer

BBS. Distributor: Columbia Pictures

Genre

Drama | 1950s. Small Town Life (North-american). Teen/coming-of-age. Southern Gothic. Cult movie

Movie Groups

Larry McMurtry Adaptations

Synopsis

This coming-of-age tale set in the 50s focuses on best friends Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges) and their relationships. Duane is dating the beautiful but fickle Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd), a good girl who is looking for a little excitement. Shy Sonny, meanwhile, is carrying on an illicit affair with a coach's wife, Ruth Popper (Cloris Leachman), a sad, plain woman whose only joy appears to be the stolen moments they share. By delving into the intertwining lives of the towns diverse residents, the film explores issues of love, loneliness, innocence lost, and disillusionment.

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Rankings Position

#30 Best Movies of the '70s

Awards: 1971: 2 Oscars: Best Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman). 8 Nom.

1971: Golden Globe: Best Supp. Actor (Johnson). 6 nominations inc. Best Drama

1972: 3 BAFTA Awards: Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman), Writing

1972: National Board of Review: Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman)

1971: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Awards, incl. Best Sup. Actor (Johnson). 6 Nom.

1971: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

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