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True Stories
Comedy 1986 1 hr 29 min
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This comedic musical vision of contemporary life marks the directorial debut of Talking Heads leader David Byrne ("Stop Making Sense"). Written by Byrne and Pulitzer Prize-winner 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 multi-Emmy nominees John Goodman ("The Flintstones," "Roseanne") and Swoosie Kurtz (TV's "Sisters").
Comedy 1986 1 hr 29 min
PG
Starring David Byrne, Swoosie Kurtz, John Goodman
Director David Byrne

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True Stories
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This comedic musical vision of contemporary life marks the directorial debut of Talking Heads leader David Byrne ("Stop Making Sense"). Written by Byrne and Pulitzer Prize-winner 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 multi-Emmy nominees John Goodman ("The Flintstones," "Roseanne") and Swoosie Kurtz (TV's "Sisters").

Quirky David Byrne-helmed musical is aimed at adults.

  • Average 6.6
  • Reviews 24
  • Fresh 19
  • Rotten 5

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Studio
Warner Bros.
Released
1986
Run Time
1 hr 29 min
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States

© 1986 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio
English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)
Subtitles
English (United States) (CC), French (France)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

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