The Last Picture Show (1971) — Perfery

(1971)Directed by Peter Bogdanovich119 min · RDrama, Romance

“Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…”

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.

Timothy Bottomsas Sonny Crawford

Cybill Shepherdas Jacy Farrow

Jeff Bridgesas Duane Jackson

Cloris Leachmanas Ruth Popper

Ellen Burstynas Lois Farrow

Ben Johnsonas Sam the Lion

Randy Quaidas Lester Marlow

Clu Gulageras Abilene

Eileen Brennanas Genevieve

Sam Bottomsas Billy

Sharon Ullrickas Charlene Duggs

Bill Thurmanas Coach Popper

Jessie Lee Fultonas Miss Mosey

HH Helena Humannas Jimmie Sue

Barc Doyleas Joe Bob Blanton

GB Gary Brocketteas Bobby Sheen

John Hillermanas English teacher

Joe Heathcockas Sheriff

Kimberly Hydeas Annie-Annie Martin

Noble Willinghamas Chester

Janice O'Malleyas Mrs. Clarg

Grover Lewisas Sonny's father

Peter Bogdanovichas DJ (voice) (uncredited)

Loyd Catlettas Leroy