10 Oct 1986
True Stories
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
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Saffron Burrows Melody
Isaach de Bankolé Roscoe Wasz
Paz de la Huerta Cookie
Adam Trese Mr. Laffs
Janeane Garofalo Dr. Murray
Reg Rogers Brett
Elizabeth Marvel Ma Wilder
David Wain Phone Man
Bill Camp Pa Wilder
Richard Short Loser Musician
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