Lone Star15

Directed by John Sayles | USA | 1996 | 2h 15m | Starring Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Stephen Mendillo, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey

When a skeleton is found in the Texas desert near the Mexican border, a local sheriff is summoned to investigate. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of corruption, racism, and family secrets. Featuring standout performances by Chris Cooper, Kris Kristofferson, and a young Matthew McConaughey, John Sayles’ gripping neo-western challenges national myths while seamlessly moving between the past and the present.

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Reviews

‘Like all the best Westerns, this is at once a morality play about individual responsibility and a challenging essay about American history. You’ll watch this for the third or fourth time and see fresh material. Outstanding.’
★★★★★
Kim Newman, Empire Magazine

‘John Sayles’ Lone Star contains so many riches, it humbles ordinary movies. And yet they aren’t thrown before us, to dazzle and impress: It is only later, thinking about the film, that we appreciate the full reach of its material.’
★★★★★
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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