Synopsis
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
Movie Information
- Director
- David Byrne
- Writers
- David Byrne, Stephen Tobolowsky, Beth Henley
- Release Year
- 1986
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Genre
- Comedy, Music
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (147 votes)
Top Cast
David Byrne
Narrator / Lip-Syncher
John Goodman
Louis Fyne
Annie McEnroe
Kay Culver
Jo Harvey Allen
The Lying Woman
Spalding Gray
Earl Culver
Alix Elias
The Cute Woman
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
Mr. Tucker
Tito Larriva
Ramon
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