Tex (1982)
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83% of critics liked it
(12 reviews) -
66% of users liked it
(2,580 ratings)
Tex represented the first film adaption of a novel by "teen angst" specialist S. E. Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as Tex McCormick, an Oklahoma farm boy who drifts into bad company and a dangerous lifestyle after his mother dies and his father deserts him. His older brother Mason (Jim Metzler)… More Tex represented the first film adaption of a novel by "teen angst" specialist S. E. Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as Tex McCormick, an Oklahoma farm boy who drifts into bad company and a dangerous lifestyle after his mother dies and his father deserts him. His older brother Mason (Jim Metzler) struggles to keep his sibling on the straight and narrow, but he too has a cross to bear: his crippling lack of self-worth. Surprisingly, the film was produced by the Disney company, which heretofore had painted a more upbeat portrait of teen-age life. Dillon would go on to appear in two more Hinton adaptations, while Tex supporting player Emilio Estevez would show up in an additional three. S.E. Hinton herself appears in the small role of Mrs. Barnes, a schoolteacher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Tim Hunter
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Nov 19, 1982 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Writers Charlie Haas and Tim Hunter (latter making his directing debut) seem intent on incorporating every conceivable adolescent and adult trauma into their script.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
There is a shock of recognition almost from the beginning of Tex, because we're listening to the sound of American voices in an authentically American world.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
This is a film that accomplishes everything that it attempts, and does so expertly. On its own terms, it is a success through and through.
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Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
A very frank and gritty story about two brothers.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Dillon, though occasionally annoying, turns in a decent performance, as do Jim Metzler as his brother and Meg Tilly as his girlfriend.
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Cast
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Matt Dillon
as Tex McCormick
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Jim Metzler
as Mason McCormick
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Meg Tilly
as Jamie Collins
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Bill McKinney
as Pop McCormick
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Frances Lee McCain
as Mrs. Johnson
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Ben Johnson
as Cole Collins
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Emilio Estevez
as Johnny Collins
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Phil Brock
as Lem Peters
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Mark Arnott
as Kelly
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Sheryl Briedel
as Lisa
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Suzanne Costallos
as Fortune Teller
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Jeff Fleury
as Roger
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S.E. Hinton
as Mrs. Barnes
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Zeljko Ivanek
as Hitchhiker
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Ric Krause
as Ride Operator
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Pamela Ludwig
as Connie
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Marilyn Redfield
as Ms. Carlson
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Tom Virtue
as Bob Collins
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Charles Haas
as Lee
- Scott Smith
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Jack Thibeau
as Coach Jackson
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Jill Clark
as Marcie
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Robin Winters
as Girl on Bike
