The Last Picture Show

Name: The Last Picture Show
Released: 1971-10-03T00:00:00-04:00

R 1971 Drama · 1h 59m

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.

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About The Last Picture Show

In a bleak, rural Texas town, high school seniors Sonny and Duane navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and uncertain futures. Duane, the town's golden boy, is dating Jacy, a captivating beauty, while Sonny finds himself entangled in a clandestine affair with Ruth, the neglected wife of the high school coach. As graduation looms, Duane contemplates military service, and Sonny unexpectedly takes over a local business. Both young men yearn for escape, but the allure and limitations of their small town hold them captive. Can they break free from the stifling atmosphere and forge their own paths, or will they become another casualty of a dying American dream?

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Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, 'The Last Picture Show' boasts an exceptional cast. Timothy Bottoms plays Sonny Crawford, a young man grappling with his future. Cybill Shepherd embodies Jacy Farrow, the object of desire. Jeff Bridges shines as Duane Jackson, a charismatic athlete facing tough choices. Cloris Leachman delivers a heartbreaking performance as Ruth Popper, the lonely coach's wife. Ellen Burstyn portrays Lois Farrow, Jacy's mother. Ben Johnson won an Oscar for his role as Sam the Lion, an aging cowboy and father figure.

What people like about The Last Picture Show

Critics lauded the film's authentic portrayal of small-town life, its nuanced performances, and its evocative cinematography. Many praised Bogdanovich's direction for its homage to classic Hollywood while forging its own distinct voice. The film was celebrated for its unflinching look at adolescence, infidelity, and the disillusionment of post-war America. Reviewers also highlighted the strong performances of the cast, particularly Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson, who both won Academy Awards for their roles.

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Movie Score

76%

Released

October 3, 1971

Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Film Series

The Last Picture Show and Texasville Movies

Cast

Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson

Genre

Drama

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