
Texasville
6/10
Rating
123 min
Runtime
1990
Release Year
Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Cast
Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Annie Potts, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman
Quick Synopsis
In the summer of 1984, the small Texas town near Wichita Falls is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Thirty years earlier, Duane was the captain of the high school football team, and Jacy was the homecoming queen. Now, Duane is struggling with $12 million in debt amid falling oil prices and failing banks. His personal life is troubled as his wife Karla struggles with alcoholism, their children frequently get into trouble, and Duane has affairs with friends' wives. Meanwhile, Jacy has returned to town after a moderately successful acting career, living in Italy, and coping with the loss of her son. Many in the community expect Duane and Jacy to rekindle their old romance. Additionally, their friend Sonny is showing signs of mental exhaustion, raising concerns about his well-being. The story explores whether these longtime friends can find balance and stability as they face the challenges of middle age.
Detailed Synopsis of Texasville
Summer, 1984: 30 years after Duane captained the high school football team and Jacy was homecoming queen, this Texas town near Wichita Falls prepares for its centennial. Oil prices are down, banks are failing, and Duane's $12 million in debt. His wife Karla drinks too much, his children are always in trouble, and he tom-cats around with the wives of friends. Jacy's back in town, after a mildly successful acting career, life in Italy, and the death of her son. Folks assume Duane and Jacy will resume their high school romance. And Sonny is "tired in his mind," causing worries for his safety. Can these friends find equilibrium in middle age?



