True Stories
This comedic musical vision of contemporary life marks the directorial debut of Talking Heads leader David Byrne. Written by Byrne and Beth Henley ("Crimes of the Heart"), this film looks at everyday life and the unique qualities which make ordinary people special. Based on Byrne's collection of human interest pieces taken from tabloid newspapers, and starring John Goodman and Swoosie Kurtz.
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David Byrne Narrator
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John Goodman Louis Fyne
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Swoosie Kurtz Miss Rollings
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Spalding Gray Earl Culver
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Alix Elias Cute Woman
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Annie McEnroe Kay Culver
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Roebuck "Pops" Staples Mr. Tucker
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Umberto "Tito" Larriva Ramon
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John Ingle Preacher
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Jo Harvey Allen The Lying Woman
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Chris Douridas Ventriloquist
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Ed Geldart Grandfather in Mall
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Scott Valentine Member of Air Band
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Tina Weymouth Lip-Syncher
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Chris Frantz Actor
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Jerry Harrison Lip-Syncher
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Andrew Barach Laughing Headline Reader #1
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Gary Kurfirst Producer
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Edward R. Pressman Executive Producer
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Beth Henley Play Author
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Stephen Tobolowsky Screenwriter
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Tito Larriva Ramon
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Karen Murphy Producer
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Title True Stories
Release Date 1986-10-10
Country USA
Genres Comedy
Runtime 1h 29m
Sub Genres Americana, Parody/Spoof, Satire, Ensemble Film
Language English
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