# Lone Star (1996)

> A Texas sheriff excavates a decades-old murder and discovers that his town’s proud legends are built on tangled racial, familial, and political secrets.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15993

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Western
- Director: John Sayles
- Cast: Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, Clifton James, Miriam Colon, Ron Canada, Joe Morton, Matthew McConaughey
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116905/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: contemplative, sun-bleached, paranoid, thoughtful movie night, slow burn mystery evening

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of secrets and love in a small Texas town.

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