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One sheet for the 1971 film
The Last Picture Show, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. This coming-of-age drama, shot in black-and-white, is set in a small, declining Texas town in the early 1950s.
Film Details
Release Date October 22, 1971
Director Peter Bogdanovich
Writer Larry McMurtry and Peter Bogdanovich, based on McMurtry's novel
Starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, and Ellen Burstyn
Synopsis
The film centers on high school seniors Sonny Crawford and Duane Jackson, best friends living in the desolate town of Anarene, Texas, as they grapple with love, isolation, and their uncertain futures. Anarene is depicted as a town in decline, both economically and culturally, a theme underscored by the closing of the local movie theater, which gives the film its title. The narrative delves into themes of sexual anxieties and the desire to escape a life without prospects.
Critical Reception and Awards
The Last Picture Show was both a critical and commercial success, earning its place as an American film classic. It received eight Academy Award nominations, with Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman winning for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. The film was recognized for its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1998. |
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