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The Meanest Man in Texas

2019Movie1 h 46 min

DramaFamily
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–96%

A nostalgic, tense drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Convicted murderer Clyde Thompson receives the death penalty for shooting two men in Texas in 1928. When the governor spares his life, Thompson gains a reputation as the meanest man in the state while working hard labor in prison.

Feels like

  • Prison Drama
  • Redemption Story
  • Biographical Adaptation
  • Historical Setting
  • Character Transformation
  • Tension and Intrigue
  • Moral Complexity
  • Brutal Reality

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Justin Ward
Written by
Justin Ward, Don Umphrey
Produced by
Casey Bond, Brad Wilson
Music by
Steve Dorff

Everyone

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Facts

May 17, 2019 · 1 h 46 min · Violence

Released
May 17, 2019
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book