The Last Picture Show
"Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…"
Originally released in 1971. The Last Picture Show is a drama/romance film. directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Starring Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, and Jeff Bridges
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (745 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$29.1M
22.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $29,133,000
Production Companies
- BBS Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
How long is The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Last Picture Show released?
The Last Picture Show was released on October 3, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Picture Show?
The main cast of The Last Picture Show includes Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn.
Is The Last Picture Show worth watching?
The Last Picture Show has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 745 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.