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6.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19901h 32mUnited States of America

Vietnam Texas

Synopsis

A priest (Robert Ginty) learns that he fathered a child during his tour of duty in Vietnam and that the mother and child has relocated to Houston, Texas in the Little Saigon quarters. Searching for them, he also finds massive prejudice against the Vietnamese people, particularly among the fishing community in which they are trying to work. Setting out to right the wrongs, the priest tends to use more fisticuffs than friendly, priestly persuasion.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 9, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Ginty
Screenplay & Story
Tom Badal, C. Courtney Joyner
Original Score
Richard Stone
Original Title
Vietnam Texas
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Cantonese, English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Epic Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Ginty

Screenplay & Story

Tom Badal, C. Courtney Joyner

Original Score & Music

Richard Stone

Director of Photography

Robert M. Baldwin

Film Editing

Jonathan P. Shaw

Producers

Irwin Yablans, Robert Ginty, Mark Damon

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Ginty

Robert Ginty

Director

Robert M. Baldwin

Director of Photography

Jonathan P. Shaw

Editor

Robert Ginty

Robert Ginty

Producer

Philip Duffin

Production Design

Tom Badal

Screenplay

C. Courtney Joyner

Screenplay

Richard Stone

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vietnam Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnam Texas

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Vietnam Texas about?

A priest (Robert Ginty) learns that he fathered a child during his tour of duty in Vietnam and that the mother and child has relocated to Houston, Texas in the Little Saigon quarters. Searching for them, he also finds massive prejudice against the Vietnamese people, particularly among the fishing community in which they are trying to work. Setting out to right the wrongs, the priest tends to use more fisticuffs than friendly, priestly persuasion.

Who directed Vietnam Texas?

Vietnam Texas was directed by Robert Ginty.

Who stars in Vietnam Texas?

The principal cast of Vietnam Texas includes Robert Ginty, Haing S. Ngor, Kieu Chinh, Tamlyn Tomita, Steve Buckingham.

When was Vietnam Texas released and how long is it?

Vietnam Texas was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Vietnam Texas?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Vietnam Texas was composed by Richard Stone.