Texasville 1990
"It's not a place... It's a state of mind."
Peter Bogdanovich's 1990 drama *Texasville* returns to the oil-boom town of Thalia, Texas, in the sweltering summer of 1984, three decades after high school sweethearts Duane Jackson and Jacy Farrow first captured hearts and headlines.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Cast
Jeff Bridges
Duane Jackson
Cybill Shepherd
Jacy Farrow
Annie Potts
Karla Jackson
Randy Quaid
Lester Marlow
Cloris Leachman
Ruth Popper
Timothy Bottoms
Sonny Crawford
William McNamara
Dickie Jackson
Eileen Brennan
Genevieve Morgan
Angie Bolling
Marylou Marlow
Meri Beth Moore
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texasville (1990) about?
Set in 1984, *Texasville* revisits the fictional town of Thalia, Texas, where high school sweethearts Duane and Jacy reunite decades later amid personal and financial turmoil. As the community celebrates its centennial, their fractured lives collide with the town's crumbling dreams and unresolved past.
Who directed Texasville?
Peter Bogdanovich directed *Texasville*, a follow-up to his acclaimed 1971 film *The Last Picture Show*, reuniting key cast members for this reflective sequel.
Who stars in Texasville?
The film features Jeff Bridges as Duane Jackson, Cybill Shepherd as Jacy Farrow, alongside Annie Potts, Randy Quaid, and Cloris Leachman in pivotal roles.
Is Texasville (1990) worth watching?
While *Texasville* may not have the same cultural impact as *The Last Picture Show*, Bogdanovich's direction and the strong performances—especially from Bridges and Shepherd—make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven dramas and small-town sagas.
How long is Texasville?
The film runs for 123 minutes, offering a leisurely dive into its layered narrative and atmospheric storytelling.
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About Texasville (1990) — A Nostalgic Texas Drama of Regret and Second Chances
Peter Bogdanovich's 1990 drama *Texasville* returns to the oil-boom town of Thalia, Texas, in the sweltering summer of 1984, three decades after high school sweethearts Duane Jackson and Jacy Farrow first captured hearts and headlines. Now middle-aged, their lives have taken divergent paths: Duane grapples with financial ruin, marital strife, and restless infidelity, while Jacy returns home after a stint abroad and personal tragedy, both still haunted by the ghosts of their youth. Set against a backdrop of economic decline, where banks fail and small-town dreams fray, Bogdanovich weaves a melancholic tapestry of nostalgia, regret, and the quiet erosion of identity.
The film's languid pace mirrors the oppressive Texas heat, capturing the stifling weight of memory and the futility of escape. With sharp character studies and a keen eye for period detail, *Texasville* explores themes of fading glory and unfulfilled promises, all while questioning whether a place can ever truly define the people who call it home. Jeff Bridges and Cybill Shepherd reunite for another round of magnetic chemistry, anchoring a story that's as much about the end of an era as it is about the persistence of desire.
