The Good Old Boys

1995 1h 58m EN

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 12

WesternAdventureTV Movie

Synopsis

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An aging cowboy must choose between his desire to remain free and the responsibilities of maintaining a family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Tommy Lee Jones
Hewey Calloway
Terry Kinney
Walter Calloway
Frances McDormand
Eve Calloway
Sam Shepard
Tarnell
Sissy Spacek
Spring Renfro
Wilford Brimley
C.C. Tarpley
Walter Olkewicz
Fat Gervin
Matt Damon
Cotton Calloway

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tommy Lee Jones
Writers: Mark Lambert Bristol
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tommy Lee Jones, shot by Alan Caso. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John McEuen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kimberly Ray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tommy Lee Jones and Terry Kinney and Frances McDormand carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0113196 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tommy Lee Jones directs. Alan Caso behind the camera. John McEuen scores. Kimberly Ray cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Tommy Lee Jones, shot by Alan Caso. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John McEuen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Kimberly Ray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tommy Lee Jones and Terry Kinney and Frances McDormand carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0113196 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.