Tex (film)

Tex is a 1982 American drama film about the life of two brothers after their mother dies, and their father walks out on them. They continue to struggle financially and mentally. Directed by Tim Hunter. Written by Charles S. Haas and Tim Hunter, based on the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. His father's gone. His mother's a memory. His brother's moving on. But Tex McCormick isn't giving in.taglines Dialogue Tex: [whimpers] Oh, no... Mason: [walks into Tex's room] Tex? You alright? You lose something? Tex: [laying under his bed with only his feet sticking out] It's kind of nice down here. Cool and quiet. Mason: Yeah, well maybe you should hurry it up so you can come have breakfast under the kitchen table. Then maybe you can catch a ride under the school bus! Tex: [gets up from under his bed and wraps a blanket around him] You would like that. Wouldn't you? Fortune Teller: You may think of one yes or no question to yourself. Tex: [he sees a horse pass by and thinks about Rowdy] Yeah, okay. Fortune Teller: I am sorry, the answer is no. Tex: [in Lem's new car] Come on, let's go for a ride! Mason: [points at Tex] What do you think he is? A baboon?! Tex: Who, me? Ms. Carlson: And Tex, I don't want another report on "Smokey the Cow Horse". Tex: Yeah, but I read it every time. Ms. Carlson: Why don't you read another book by the same author? Tex: You mean, that guy, wrote another book? Ms. Carlson: Yes, Tex. In the library. Tex: Oh, wow! Taglines His father's gone. His mother's a memory. His brother's moving on. But Tex McCormick isn't giving in. From the author and the star of "The Outsiders" - the story of a young man who wouldn't be beaten. Tough. Tender. Today. Cast Matt Dillon - Tex McCormick Jim Metzler - Mason McCormick Meg Tilly - Jamie Collins Bill McKinney - Pop McCormick Frances Lee McCain - Mrs. Johnson Ben Johnson - Cole Collins Phil Brock - Lem Peters Nell Carter - Mrs. Peters Emilio Estevez - Johnny Collins Tom Virtue - Bob Collins Jack Thibeau - Coach Jackson Zeljko Ivanek - Hitchhiker Pamela Ludwig - Connie External links 0084783 Tex 49190 Tex tex Category:1982 films Category:1980s American films Category:Drama films Category:American coming-of-age films Category:Films based on novels Category:Films set in Oklahoma Category:Films about brothers