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The Last Picture Show

  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
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Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Ellen Burstyn, Cloris Leachman, Cybill Shepherd, and Ben Johnson in The Last Picture Show (1971)
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Coming-of-AgePsychological DramaTeen DramaDramaRomance

In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.

  • Director
    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Writers
    • Larry McMurtry
    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Stars
    • Timothy Bottoms
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Cybill Shepherd
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,276
    201
    • Director
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Writers
      • Larry McMurtry
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Stars
      • Timothy Bottoms
      • Jeff Bridges
      • Cybill Shepherd
    • 250User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 93Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 19 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Timothy Bottoms
    Timothy Bottoms
    • Sonny Crawford
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Duane Jackson
    Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd
    • Jacy Farrow
    Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson
    • Sam the Lion
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Ruth Popper
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Lois Farrow
    Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan
    • Genevieve
    Clu Gulager
    Clu Gulager
    • Abilene
    Sam Bottoms
    Sam Bottoms
    • Billy
    Sharon Ullrick
    Sharon Ullrick
    • Charlene Duggs
    • (as Sharon Taggart)
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Lester Marlow
    Joe Heathcock
    • The Sheriff
    Bill Thurman
    Bill Thurman
    • Coach Popper
    Barc Doyle
    • Joe Bob Blanton
    Jessie Lee Fulton
    Jessie Lee Fulton
    • Miss Mosey
    Gary Brockette
    Gary Brockette
    • Bobby Sheen
    Helena Humann
    • Jimmie Sue
    Loyd Catlett
    Loyd Catlett
    • Leroy
    • Director
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Writers
      • Larry McMurtry
      • Peter Bogdanovich
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      The lavalier mic on Duane's tie is visible during the graduation scene.
    • Quotes

      Sam the Lion: You boys can get on out of here, I don't want to have no more to do with you. Scarin' a poor, unfortunate creature like Billy just so's you could have a few laughs - I've been around that trashy behavior all my life, I'm gettin' tired of puttin' up with it. Now you can stay out of this pool hall, out of my cafe, and my picture show too - I don't want no more of your business.

    • Alternate versions
      Special edition includes seven minutes of footage not included in the original release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Last Picture Show Re-Release Promo (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Cold, Cold Heart
      (uncredited)

      Written by Hank Williams (as Hank Williams Sr.)

      Performed by Tony Bennett

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Última Película
    • Filming locations
      • 605 South Ash Street, Archer City, Texas, USA(high school)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • BBS Productions
      • Last Picture Show Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,133,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,147,070
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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