Summaries

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

David Byrne of Talking Heads fame visits a typical (and fictional) Texas town, on the eve of the town's celebration of the state's sesquicentennial. He meets various colorful local characters, most notably Lewis Fyne, a big-hearted bachelor in search of matrimony.—Tim Horrigan <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • car
  • cult favorite
  • band
  • mexican
  • sesquicentenary
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Musical
Release date Oct 9, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Allen, Texas, USA
Production companies Pressman Film Gary Kurfirst Pictures True Stories Venture

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2545142
Gross worldwide $2545459

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

A much larger than life portrayal of "those wacky Texans" when entertainment hits the masses. . David Byrne knows about as much about Texas as I do of England. David always bring a rare insight to the sub-conscious! Thank you VH1C for bringing this wonderful film back to us!

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