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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
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Promotional poster
Directed by Tim McCanlies
Produced by Dana Shaffer
Peter White
Chasse Foster
Written by Tim McCanlies
Starring
Music by Steve Dorff
Cinematography Andrew Dintenfass
Editing by Rob Kobrin
Studio Caribou Pictures
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date(s) May 1, 1998 (1998-05-01)
Running time 97 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Money made $676,631

Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 is a fun comedy-drama movie from 1998. It stars actors like Breckin Meyer, Peter Facinelli, Eddie Mills, and Ethan Embry. This film tells a story about friendship and big decisions.

Story of Dancer, Texas

This movie takes place in a tiny, made-up town called Dancer, Texas. Only 81 people live there! The story is about four best friends who have just finished high school. Their names are Keller, Terrell Lee, John, and Squirrel. They have a big plan: to move to Los Angeles together. But leaving their small town and their families is harder than they thought. The film shows their journey as they decide if they should follow their dream or stay home. It's all about growing up and making tough choices.

Meet the Actors and Characters

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Dancer, Texas Pop. 81:

  • Breckin Meyer plays Keller Coleman
  • Peter Facinelli plays Terrell Lee Lusk
  • Eddie Mills plays John Hemphill
  • Ethan Embry plays Squirrel
  • Ashley Johnson plays Josie Hemphill
  • Patricia Wettig plays Mrs. Lusk
  • Michael O'Neill plays Mr. Lusk
  • Eddie Jones plays Earl
  • Wayne Tippit plays Keller's grandfather
  • Alexandra Holden plays Vivian
  • Keith Szarabajka plays Squirrel's father
  • Shawn Weatherly plays Sue Ann
  • Michael Crabtree plays Mr. Hemphill
  • Lashawn McIvor plays Mrs. Hemphill
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