The Last Picture Show

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.

Tagline

“Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Original Language

EN

What is The Last Picture Show about?

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.

Who directed The Last Picture Show?

The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.

When was The Last Picture Show released?

The Last Picture Show was released on October 3, 1971.

How long is The Last Picture Show?

The Last Picture Show has a runtime of 1h 59m.

Where can I track The Last Picture Show?

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