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Tex is a 1982 drama film directed by Tim Hunter (his first film as a director) and written by Charles S. Haas, based on the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. Matt Dillon and Jim Metzler play brothers who struggle after their mother dies and their father walks out on them.
A coming-of-age adventure about two brothers (Matt Dillon and Jim Metzler) struggling to make it on their own when their mother dies and their father leaves them in their Oklahoma home.
The film was rated "PG" rather than the "G" then customarily earned by Walt Disney Studios productions, and was noted as an early effort by Disney to incorporate more mature subject matter into its films. Tim Hunter, who had previously co-written the 1979 film Over the Edge with Charles Haas, brought the project to Disney and asked for the opportunity to direct it himself. The film was shot entirely on location in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma and its suburbs, the setting of the S. E. Hinton novel on which it is based.
Experience Disney's poignant coming-of-age tale based on the best-selling novel by S.E. Hinton. For Tex McCormick (Matt Dillon) and older brother Mason, just growing up is the ultimate adventure, especially when Dad is always gone, Mom has passed on, and life is dealing you one challenge after another. Times are so tough, brother Mason has to sell off Tex's favorite horse just to put food on the table. So begins the small-town saga of one teen's straightforward struggle to find friendship, love, and family -- and learning that growing up is about never giving up.
I saw this as a kid and only remember this scene,but have remembered it for a quarter century so i thought i'd post it.
In today's episode of Hollywood Teen Movies we take a look at 4 Must See Teen Movies Based On S.E. Hinton Novels. The films are Tex (1982), The Outsiders (1983), Rumble Fish (1983) & That Was Then This Is Now (1985). These rebellious teen tales with a whole lot of heart were produced in the 1980s & still stand the test of time. Have you seen them & if so, which ones are your favorites. For more lowdown on great teen movies, be sure to subscribe to Hollywood Teen Movies.
(Based On A Novel) (Underrated Hard-To-Find 80's Flick) (Crime Drama Thriller High School Teen Flick) (Also Starring Morgan Freeman)
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This is an inside look at my favorite movie Tex!!
Tex Thomas & his Danglin' Wranglers (1982) Recorded at the Austin Blues Heritage Festival on May 9,1982 at Auditorium Shores. The band is fronted by Harvey Thomas Young, with Randy Banks on guitar, Danny Levin on piano and fiddle, Dave Novak on drums, Cliff Hargrove bass, and Jeffrey Barnes on saxophone. The footage starts abruptly with an introduction by "Twine Time" host Paul Ray, and ends just as abruptly with a plea for a nuclear weapons freeze. Directed by Michael Hagar, Technical director Brian Hardcastle. VidEotic Productions collection. AR.2001.006.000174
Sulla strada ci sono solo io
Circondato dal deserto attorno a me
Il silenzio taglia tutta la citta`
Grande spirito mi chiama dal falo`
Oh, ma cosa dici?
La vostra liberta`
Oh, che cazzo dici
Noi ce l' avevamo gia`
Giorno e notte, notte e giorno senza via
La mia gente e` come un' aquila senz' ali
Tu cavalca, cavalca mio cow-boy
Che la terra tanto ce la rubi a noi
Ah, che cazzo dici
La vostra liberta`
Oh, ma cosa dici?
Noi ce l' avevamo gia`
Non voglio piu` amici, voglio solo nemici
Non voglio piu` amici, voglio solo nemici
Basta le vostre bugie
Tu cavalca, cavalca mio cow-boy
Che la terra tanto ce la fotti a noi
Ah, che cazzo dici
La vostra liberta`
Oh, ma cosa dici?
Noi ce l' avevamo gia`
Non voglio piu` amici, voglio solo nemici
Non voglio piu` amici, voglio solo nemici
Basta le vostre bugie
Tu cavalca, tu cavalca