True Stories(1986)
“A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie.”
Overview
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
Director
David Byrne
Studio
Pressman Film
Cast
David Byrne
as Narrator / Lip-Syncher
John Goodman
as Louis Fyne
Annie McEnroe
as Kay Culver
Jo Harvey Allen
as The Lying Woman
Spalding Gray
as Earl Culver
Alix Elias
as The Cute Woman
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
as Mr. Tucker
Tito Larriva
as Ramon
John Ingle
as The Preacher
Matthew Posey
as The Computer Guy
Swoosie Kurtz
as The Lazy Woman
Amy Buffington
as Linda Culver
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Pressman Film • Gary Kurfirst Pictures • True Stories Venture
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch True Stories?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for True Stories (1986).
What is True Stories about?▼
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
Who directed True Stories?▼
True Stories was directed by David Byrne and released in 1986. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is True Stories?▼
True Stories has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in True Stories?▼
The cast of True Stories includes David Byrne as Narrator / Lip-Syncher, John Goodman as Louis Fyne, Annie McEnroe as Kay Culver, Jo Harvey Allen as The Lying Woman, Spalding Gray as Earl Culver and more.
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