A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
10-10-1986
1h 29m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
David Byrne
Writers:
Beth Henley, David Byrne, Stephen Tobolowsky
Production:
Pressman Film, Gary Kurfirst Pictures, True Stories Venture, Warner Bros. Pictures
Key Crew
Costume Design:
Adelle Lutz
Songs:
Chris Frantz
Songs:
Tina Weymouth
Songs:
Jerry Harrison
Songs:
David Byrne
Locations and Languages
Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en
Main Cast
David Byrne
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