---
title: "Paris Trout"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paris-trout-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54191
imdb_id: "tt0102638"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Paris Trout (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paris-trout-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paris Trout is a 1991 American drama television film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and written by Pete Dexter, based on his 1988 novel. The film stars Dennis Hopper, Barbara Hershey, and Ed Harris. The story is set in the segregated South and features a brutal murder in a small town, described as a triangle of passion, power, and rage. The title character, Paris Trout, is a vile Southern bigot who owns a store and operates as a loanshark, frequently suing people. His lawyer, Harry Seagraves, eventually meets Paris's wife Hannah, a former schoolteacher who suffers severe abuse from her husband. Paris eventually goes beyond the bounds of what a man in his position can get away with even in the segregated South, sparking a spiral of perverse insanity. The American television film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on April 21, 1991.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Gyllenhaal

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dennis Hopper** as *Paris Trout*
- **Barbara Hershey** as *Hanna Trout*
- **Ed Harris** as *Harry Seagraves*
- **Ray McKinnon** as *Carl Bonner*
- **Tina Lifford** as *Mary Sayers*
- **Darnita Henry** as *Rosie Sayers*
- **Eric Ware** as *Henry Ray Sayers*
- **RonReaco Lee** as *Chester Sayers*
- **Gary Bullock** as *Buster Devonne*
- **Sharlene Ross** as *Mother Trout's Nurse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Paris Trout online?
Paris Trout is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Paris Trout worth watching?
Paris Trout holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Paris Trout and when was it released?
Paris Trout is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Paris Trout?
Paris Trout was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Paris Trout — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54191)
- [Paris Trout - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Trout)
- [Paris Trout (TV Movie 1991) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102638/fullcredits/)
- [Paris Trout (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54191-paris-trout/cast)

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