True Stories

Film
Comedy
Calendar
1986
Time
1h 29m
PG

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.

Starring John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, Spalding Gray, Alix Elias, Annie McEnroe, Roebuck "Pops" Staples, Umberto "Tito" Larriva, John Ingle, Jo Harvey Allen, Chris Douridas, Ed Geldart, Scott Valentine, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Andrew Barach, Tito Larriva,
Genres Comedy
Studios Warner Bros.
Popular UPC

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Cast & Crew

  1. Cast Member
    David Byrne Narrator
  2. Cast Member
    John Goodman Louis Fyne
  3. Cast Member
    Swoosie Kurtz Miss Rollings
  4. Cast Member
    Spalding Gray Earl Culver
  5. Cast Member
    Alix Elias Cute Woman
  6. Cast Member
    Annie McEnroe Kay Culver
  7. Cast Member
    Roebuck "Pops" Staples Mr. Tucker
  8. Cast Member
    Umberto "Tito" Larriva Ramon
  9. Cast Member
    John Ingle Preacher
  10. Cast Member
    Jo Harvey Allen The Lying Woman
  11. Cast Member
    Chris Douridas Ventriloquist
  12. Cast Member
    Ed Geldart Grandfather in Mall
  13. Cast Member
    Scott Valentine Member of Air Band
  14. Cast Member
    Tina Weymouth Lip-Syncher
  15. Cast Member
    Chris Frantz Actor
  16. Cast Member
    Jerry Harrison Lip-Syncher
  17. Cast Member
    Andrew Barach Laughing Headline Reader #1
  18. Cast Member
    Gary Kurfirst Producer
  19. Cast Member
    Edward R. Pressman Executive Producer
  20. Cast Member
    Beth Henley Play Author
  21. Cast Member
    Stephen Tobolowsky Screenwriter
  22. Cast Member
    Tito Larriva Ramon
  23. Cast Member
    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