The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show is a 1971 American drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, adapted from a semi-autobiographical 1966 novel of the same name by Larry McMurtry. Set in a small town in north Texas during the year November 1951 – October 1952, it is about the coming of age of Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and his friend Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges). The cast includes Cybill Shepherd in her film debut, Ben Johnson, Eileen Brennan, Ellen Bur... More

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  • Oct 3, 1971

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R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 58 min

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Also known as:

  • Die letzte Vorstellung,
  • The Last Picture Show

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Directed by

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich (Serbian: Петар Богдановић, Petar Bogdanović, born July 30, 1939) is an American film historian, director, writer, actor, producer, and critic. He was part of the wave of "New Hollywood" directors, which included William Friedkin, Brian De Palma, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese,...

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1971
  • Nov 30, 1999
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  • 1 h 58 min
  • 2 h 6 min
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  • 1,300,000

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