Lone Star
“John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.”
Synopsis
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Lone Star - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-09
Top Cast
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Chris Cooper
Sam Deeds
Elizabeth Peña
Pilar Cruz
Kris Kristofferson
Charlie Wade
Clifton James
Hollis Pogue
Miriam Colon
Mercedes Cruz
Ron Canada
Otis Payne
Joe Morton
Delmore "Del" Payne
Matthew McConaughey
Buddy Deeds
Jeff Monahan
Young Hollis
Gabriel Casseus
Young Otis
Frances McDormand
Bunny
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Priscilla Worth
Tony Plana
Ray
Stephen J. Lang
Mikey
Jesse Borrego
Danny
Richard Coca
Enrique
Carmen De Lavallade
Carolyn
Stephen Mendillo
Cliff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.65x
+$8.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Lone Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Mason Daring
Stuart Dryburgh
John Sayles
Maggie Renzi, R. Paul Miller, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Maggie Renzi
Producer
John Sayles
Editor
R. Paul Miller
Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Dan Bishop
Production Design
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lone Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lone Star about?
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Who directed Lone Star?
Lone Star was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Lone Star?
The principal cast of Lone Star includes Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, Clifton James, Miriam Colon.
When was Lone Star released and how long is it?
Lone Star was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lone Star?
Lone Star had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $13.3M at the worldwide box office (2.65 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Lone Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lone Star was composed by Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lone Star?
Lone Star holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).