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Lone Star (1995)
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Another masterpiece from the ever-reliable John Sayles, the most consistently excellent writer/director of the modern independent era. An engrossing storyline and a superb ensemble cast make this deeply textured account of the burden of history people carry with them a graceful slow-burner. Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) discovers a skeleton buried in the desert outskirts of his Mexican border town and launches a murder investigation. So begins a multi-generation mosaic of family ties, local legend, interracial romance and political tinkering as he discovers the murky past of his own late father (Matthew McConaughey), also a cop. Confident direction combines with intelligent drama to craft a breathtaking and bittersweet delicacy. AJ
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Running time
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129min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Murder mystery Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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John Sayles
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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| Academy 1996 |
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) |
John Sayles |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1996 |
Best Screenplay (Original) |
John Sayles |
Nominee |
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