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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
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  2. Dancer, Texas Pop. 81

Dancer, Texas Pop. 81

1998
1h 37m
Comedy
Drama
Family

Status

Released

Release

1998

Runtime

1h 37m

Where to Watch

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Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"in the middle of nowhere they had everything"

Four guys, best friends, have grown up together in DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81, a tiny town in West Texas. Years ago, they made a solemn vow to leave town together as soon as they graduate. Now, it's that weekend and the time has come to "put up or shut up." The clock is ticking and as all 81 people in the town watch, comment, offer advice and place bets, these four very different boys with unique backgrounds struggle with the biggest decision of their lives... whether to stay or leave home.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
May 1, 1998
Digital Release
Jun 21, 2005
Languages
English
Director
Tim McCanlies
Production
Chase Productions
Chase Productions
HSX Films
HSX Films
TriStar Pictures
TriStar Pictures
Caribou
Caribou
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Breckin Meyer

Breckin Meyer

Keller Coleman

Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli

Terrell Lee Lusk

Eddie Mills

Eddie Mills

John Hemphill

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Squirrel

Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson

Josie Hemphill

Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Mrs. Lusk

Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill

Mr. Lusk

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones

Earl

Alexandra Holden

Alexandra Holden

Vivian

Shawn Weatherly

Shawn Weatherly

Sue Ann

Keith Szarabajka

Keith Szarabajka

Squirrel's Father

Wayne Tippit

Wayne Tippit

Keller's Grandfather

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