Drama

Paris, Texas

Drama

Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family.

Year

1984

Duration

2h 25m

IMDb

8.1

Trailer

Cast

Wim Wenders

Director

Harry Dean Stanton

Travis Henderson

Nastassja Kinski

Jane Henderson

Dean Stockwell

Walt Henderson

SB

Sam Berry

Gas Station Attendant

Bernhard Wicki

Doctor Ulmer

Aurore Clément

Anne Henderson

CM

Claresie Mobley

Car Rental Clerk

Hunter Carson

Hunter Henderson

Viva

Woman on TV

SV

Socorro Valdez

Carmelita

EF

Edward Fayton

Hunter's Friend

JH

Justin Hogg

Hunter (Age 3)

Tom Farrell

Screaming Man

John Lurie

'Slater'

JV

Jeni Vici

'Stretch'

SN

Sally Norvell

'Nurse Bibs'

SM

Sharon Menzel

Comedienne

TM

The Mydolls

Rehearsing Band

L.M. Kit Carson

Writer

Sam Shepard

Writer

WD

Walter Donohue

Writer

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8 comments

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MohamedNov 16, 2022

Paris, Texas

Maipretty9Nov 16, 2022

This film is a classic in my opinion. The story is very strongly influenced by its writer's, Sam Shepard, exploration of the human condition. The film is not for everyone. Wim Wenders paces the storyline accordingly to the psyche and struggle of the main character, and the concept of searching for answers to his natural state of mind by returning to the place of his conception is a well thought out and intriguing premise for this film. I have seen this film more than seven times, and love the slow pace because it allows me to be drawn into that world completely and really have the chance to get to know each character. Recommended to anyone with an interest in psychology, cinematography, Sam Shepard's style of story-telling, and movies that walk to their own beat. Natascha Kinski and Stanton are excellent. I give it 8 stars (9 if they would release it letterboxed on DVD)

NektunezNov 16, 2022

I first saw this film almost fifteen years ago and thought about almost nothing else for at least a month. I have never seen a film before or since that presents the extremes of love, pain, and loss with such immediacy and ruthless candor. Watching this film with openness, identifying with the characters, made me wince and writhe in sympathetic agony. I didn't cry; rather, I was reminded of all the times I have wept in my life, and why. Perhaps each person person has a film -- usually a masterpiece -- which affects him or her so strongly that it is beyond description. This is mine.

Kaylle_KeysNov 16, 2022

Also my second favourite film of 1984 after Amadeus. Paris, Texas is just wonderful. The movie looks beautiful, the scenery is stunning and the cinematography and editing are just textbook examples of how to photograph and edit a movie. There is also a haunting guitar score that adds to the emotion of this film, and a deeply moving and affecting story complete with a heart-rending confrontation. The pace is deliberately mannered, but that is not a bad thing at all, if anything it is a strength, and the script is beautifully written. The direction is also superb, while the film sees a rare leading role for Harry Dean Stanton and he is just a joy in this movie. In conclusion, Paris, Texas is a must-see, and I honestly think it is one of the best of its decade. 10/10 Bethany Cox