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Summary The unearthing of human bones and a rusty sheriff's badge on a rifle range in a Texas border town resurrects painful memories for a young lawman (Cooper), drawing him into an intricate, fascingatingly woven web of ethical, familial, and intercultural conflicts.

Directed By: John Sayles

Written By: John Sayles

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
78
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.5
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Summary The unearthing of human bones and a rusty sheriff's badge on a rifle range in a Texas border town resurrects painful memories for a young lawman (Cooper), drawing him into an intricate, fascingatingly woven web of ethical, familial, and intercultural conflicts.

Directed By: John Sayles

Written By: John Sayles

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
78
82% Positive
18 Reviews
14% Mixed
3 Reviews
5% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
78
82% Positive
18 Reviews
14% Mixed
3 Reviews
5% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.5
75% Positive
24 Ratings
16% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.5
75% Positive
24 Ratings
16% Mixed
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9% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company Columbia Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce
Release Date Jun 21, 1996
Duration 2 h 15 m
Rating TV-MA
Tagline John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Lone Star Film & Television Awards
• 6 Wins & 6 Nominations