True Stories 1986
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What is True Stories?
True Stories is a 1986 American satirical musical comedy film directed by David Byrne, with the full onscreen title True Stories: A Film About a Bunch of People in Virgil Texas. The film stars David Byrne alongside John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, and Spalding Gray, and follows a small but growing Texas town filled with strange and musical characters as they celebrate its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade a
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 10, 1986
- Studios
- Pressman Film, Gary Kurfirst Pictures, True Stories Venture
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
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Overview
True Stories is a 1986 American satirical musical comedy film directed by David Byrne, with the full onscreen title True Stories: A Film About a Bunch of People in Virgil Texas. The film stars David Byrne alongside John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, and Spalding Gray, and follows a small but growing Texas town filled with strange and musical characters as they celebrate its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
The film runs for 1 hour and 29 minutes and is categorized under comedy and music. It captures a distinct satirical tone while showcasing quirky small town residents preparing for their milestone celebration.
Should you watch it?
“A small Texas town celebrates its sesquicentennial with a local parade and talent show.”
- Directed by and starring David Byrne.
- Features performances by John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, and Spalding Gray.
- Explores a small Texas town filled with strange and musical characters.
- It is a specialized satirical musical comedy that may not appeal to viewers seeking traditional narrative structures.
Watch it if you want to see a satirical musical comedy about a small Texas town celebrating its sesquicentennial.
The tone is satirical and musical, pacing is standard for a feature film, and it is suitable for general audiences with a PG rating.
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Is True Stories worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy satirical musical comedies directed by David Byrne featuring an ensemble cast including John Goodman.
What is the runtime of True Stories?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the essential viewing format for this title?
True Stories is a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes rather than an episodic series.
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