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Poster for The King of Texas

René Pinnell, Claire Huie

The King of Texas

English / 2008 / 1h 13m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A documentary on the life of Texas filmmaker Eagle Pennell.

Included in
April 2022
Position 49

Credits

Crew

DirectorRené Pinnell, Claire Huie

ComposerChuck Pinnell

EditorClaire Huie, René Pinnell

ProducerChuck Pinnell, Mark Rance

Cast

as Self (archive footage)

Chuck Pinnellas Self

Lin Sutherlandas Self

Sonny Carl Davisas Self

Lou Perrymanas Self

Doris Hargraveas Self

Willie Nelsonas Self

Richard Linklateras Self

Brian Hubermanas Self

Henry Widemanas Self

René Pinnellas Self

The King of Texas (2008) | Criteria