

John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Lone Star (1996) is a drama, mystery, and western film directed by John Sayles. It stars Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, and Kris Kristofferson. The film runs for 2 hours 15 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 423 votes.

Chris Cooper
Sam Deeds

Elizabeth Peña
Pilar Cruz

Kris Kristofferson
Charlie Wade

Clifton James
Hollis Pogue

Miriam Colon
Mercedes Cruz

Ron Canada
Otis Payne

Joe Morton
Delmore "Del" Payne

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Lone Star stars Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, and Clifton James, and was directed by John Sayles.
Lone Star has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Lone Star was released in 1996.
Lone Star is a drama, mystery, and western film.
Lone Star holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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Matthew McConaughey
Buddy Deeds
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