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True Stories (1986)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:8

Rotten:0

Average Rating:9.0/10

Runtime: 89 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Talking Heads' ringleader David Byrne makes his directorial debut in this charming low-key musical montage about the mythical town of Virgil, Texas, where the lives of many of its eccentric... [More]

Starring: David Byrne, John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, Spalding Gray

Director: David Byrne

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9/27/09

100%

Quote by Sean M.

7/29/09

80%

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7/14/09

70%

Quote by James M.

7/14/09

100%

Quote by Terry Tetherball

6/8/09

100%

I might just be giving this a great review because this style of comedy is hilarious to me. Just... More

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4/14/09

100%

Just the worst movie ever! More

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4/22/07

90%

Quote by Shawndorman

8/23/04

80%

I'm a huge fan of David Byrne. Let's get that out of the way to begin with. I think it's only... More

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