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A Small Town in Texas

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After serving time for a crime that he didn't commit, Poke Jackson (Timothy Bottoms) returns to his hometown in Texas. Poke hopes to reunite with his girlfriend, Mary Lee (Susan George), and their son, and move away to California. However, his plans are crushed when he discovers that his girlfriend is dating Sheriff Duke (Bo Hopkins), the corrupt cop who framed him in the first place. Out for revenge, Poke becomes determined to take Duke down by any means possible.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 10/23/2004
2.5/4
Are all Southern lawmen inevitably corrupt, venal, sadistic and bad drivers?... Is it a union requirement that one bluegrass band appear in every film? Go to Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily 09/01/2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/23/2005
3/5
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Vincent S. @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Nov 12 The ending doesn’t make any sense but this drive-in redneck B movie keeps you entertained. See more 02/21/2012 Another good idea in anotrher crappy film. See more 04/18/2008 My oldest sister took me to see this when it first came out in the theaters WAY BACK in 1976!!! I remembered it well, then recently seen it again. Same result...Bo Hopkins' character is stuck in my headcool flick! See more Read all reviews
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Jack Starrett

Director

Timothy Bottoms

Poke Jackson

Susan George

Mary Lee

Bo Hopkins

Sheriff Duke

Art Hindle

Boogie

John Karlen

Lenny
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Synopsis After serving time for a crime that he didn't commit, Poke Jackson (Timothy Bottoms) returns to his hometown in Texas. Poke hopes to reunite with his girlfriend, Mary Lee (Susan George), and their son, and move away to California. However, his plans are crushed when he discovers that his girlfriend is dating Sheriff Duke (Bo Hopkins), the corrupt cop who framed him in the first place. Out for revenge, Poke becomes determined to take Duke down by any means possible.
Director
Jack Starrett
Producer
Joe Solomon
Screenwriter
William W. Norton
Production Co
American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 1976, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 20, 2011
Runtime
1h 36m
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