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Paris, Texas (1984)

“A place for dreams. A place for heartbreak. A place to pick up the pieces.”

8.1/10 · 2,333 votes 2h 25m r Drama

#2 of 49 films from 1984 #114 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Wim Wenders · Written by Sam Shepard

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Overview

A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier.

Cast

Harry Dean Stantonas Travis
Nastassja Kinskias Jane
Dean Stockwellas Walt
Hunter Carsonas Hunter
Aurore Clémentas Anne
Bernhard Wickias Doctor Ulmer
John Lurieas 'Slater'
Jeni Vicias 'Stretch'
Sally Norvellas 'Nurse Bibs'
Socorro Valdezas Carmelita
Claresie Mobleyas Car Rental Clerk
Vivaas Woman on TV
Justin Hoggas Hunter (Age 3)
Tom Farrellas Screaming Man

Facts

Release dateJuly 16, 1984
Runtime145 min (2h 25m) — longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,750,000
Box office$2,181,987 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0087884

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Questions

How long is Paris, Texas?
Paris, Texas runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Is Paris, Texas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 2,333 votes, which places it #2 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 98%) and #114 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Paris, Texas?
Paris, Texas was directed by Wim Wenders. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Salt of the Earth (2014), Perfect Days (2023), Wings of Desire (1987).
Who stars in Paris, Texas?
Harry Dean Stanton as Travis; Nastassja Kinski as Jane; Dean Stockwell as Walt; Hunter Carson as Hunter; Aurore Clément as Anne; Bernhard Wicki as Doctor Ulmer.
What is Paris, Texas rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paris, Texas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9525.

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