Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
“in the middle of nowhere they had everything”
Synopsis
Four guys, best friends, have grown up together in DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81, a tiny town in West Texas. Years ago, they made a solemn vow to leave town together as soon as they graduate. Now, it's that weekend and the time has come to "put up or shut up." The clock is ticking and as all 81 people in the town watch, comment, offer advice and place bets, these four very different boys with unique backgrounds struggle with the biggest decision of their lives... whether to stay or leave home.
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Breckin Meyer
Keller Coleman
Peter Facinelli
Terrell Lee Lusk
Eddie Mills
John Hemphill
Ethan Embry
Squirrel
Ashley Johnson
Josie Hemphill
Patricia Wettig
Mrs. Lusk
Michael O'Neill
Mr. Lusk
Eddie Jones
Earl
Alexandra Holden
Vivian
Shawn Weatherly
Sue Ann
Keith Szarabajka
Squirrel's Father
Wayne Tippit
Keller's Grandfather
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$566K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim McCanlies
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim McCanlies
- Original Score
- Steve Dorff
- Original Title
- Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $566K
- Production Studios
- Chase Productions, HSX Films, TriStar Pictures, Caribou
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim McCanlies
Tim McCanlies
Steve Dorff
Andrew Dintenfass
Rob Kobrin
Michael Burns, Leanna Creel
Department Leadership Roster
Tim McCanlies
Director
Tim McCanlies
Writer
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Rob Kobrin
Editor
Dawn Snyder
Production Design
Andrew Dintenfass
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
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What is Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 about?
Four guys, best friends, have grown up together in DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81, a tiny town in West Texas. Years ago, they made a solemn vow to leave town together as soon as they graduate. Now, it's that weekend and the time has come to "put up or shut up." The clock is ticking and as all 81 people in the town watch, comment, offer advice and place bets, these four very different boys with unique backgrounds struggle with the biggest decision of their lives... whether to stay or leave home.
Who directed Dancer, Texas Pop. 81?
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 was directed by Tim McCanlies.
Who stars in Dancer, Texas Pop. 81?
The principal cast of Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 includes Breckin Meyer, Peter Facinelli, Eddie Mills, Ethan Embry, Ashley Johnson.
When was Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 released and how long is it?
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 make at the box office?
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 grossed $566K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dancer, Texas Pop. 81?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 was composed by Steve Dorff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancer, Texas Pop. 81?
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).