Dixie Lanes (1988)
Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.
Director: Don Cato
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 3, 1988
Cast
- Hoyt Axton - Clarence Laidlaw
- Karen Black - Zelma Putnam
- Art Hindle - Sheriff Lewis Clark
- A.J. Freeman - Uncle Cocklin
- Moses Gunn - Isaac
- John Vernon - Elmer Sinclair
- Nina Foch - Hazel Laidlaw
- Ruth Buzzi - Betty
- Tina Louise - Violet
- Christopher Rydell - Everett Laidlaw
Screenplay
- David Brady (Story)
- Don Cato (Story)
- John Howbrook (Screenplay)
- John Howbrook (Story)
- Irby Smith (Story)
Music: Patrick Coleman, Paul Novotny
Cinematography: William Wages
Editing: Michael McMahon, Stephen Withrow
Production: SC Entertainment, Gateway Entertainment, Catbrook Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Don Cato
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dixie Lanes about?
- Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.
- Who directed Dixie Lanes?
- Dixie Lanes was directed by Don Cato.
- Who stars in Dixie Lanes?
- Dixie Lanes stars Hoyt Axton, Karen Black, Art Hindle, A.J. Freeman, Moses Gunn, John Vernon.
- How long is Dixie Lanes?
- Dixie Lanes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Dixie Lanes?
- Dixie Lanes is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Dixie Lanes produced?
- Dixie Lanes was produced in United States of America.