A Small Town in Texas (1976)
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This by-the-numbers action-revenge drama that plays like several other similarly-plotted, good ol' boy pulp flicks of its era, such as Billy Jack (1971) and Walking Tall (1973). Timothy Bottoms stars as Poke Jackson, a convict who's just been released from prison after a stint for drug… More This by-the-numbers action-revenge drama that plays like several other similarly-plotted, good ol' boy pulp flicks of its era, such as Billy Jack (1971) and Walking Tall (1973). Timothy Bottoms stars as Poke Jackson, a convict who's just been released from prison after a stint for drug trafficking. The catch is that Poke was innocent, having been framed for the crime by a corrupt lawman, Sheriff Duke (Bo Hopkins). Poke makes his way home to his beautiful girlfriend Mary Lee (Susan George) and their illegitimate son, only to find that Duke has moved into his place as Mary's lover. Incensed, Poke sets out on a course of vengeance that will pit him against the tough cop and culminate in a lethal car chase. With supporting characters named "Bull," "Cleotus," and "Buford," the redneck pedigree of A Small Town in Texas (1976) is distinct. The film was penned by screenwriter William W. Norton, who wrote several better examples of this high-octane, macho genre, including White Lightning (1973) and Gator (1976). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jack Starrett
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
PG,
- In Theaters
- Nov 24, 1976 Wide
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Cast
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Timothy Bottoms
as Poke
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Susan George
as Mary Lee
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Bo Hopkins
as Duke
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Art Hindle
as Boogie
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John Karlen
as Lenny
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Morgan Woodward
as C.J. Crane
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Patrice Rohmer
as Trudy
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Hank Rolike
as Cleotus
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Clay Tanner
as Junior
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George 'Buck' Flower
as Bull Parker
