The Meanest Man in Texas

The Meanest Man in Texas

🎞️ Movie 106 min US
โ˜… 6.1 /10 2019

Based on the book, "The Meanest Man in Texas" is the true story of Clyde Thompson. In 1928, near Cisco, Texas, a young Clyde finds himself in the wrong place, at the wrong time, in the wrong company. A fight breaks out, and after shooting two men in self-defense, Clyde is convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. Just hours before execution by electric chair, the Governor spares him the death penalty, and sentences Clyde to life in prison. Before he is shipped off to the Texas Prison Farm to serve hard labor, where he gains the moniker "The Meanest Man in Texas." After several escape attempts, 2 more murders, he becomes unruly, and the Captain of the Guards locks him away in solitary confinement in an old prison morgue. With three life sentences and no hope, he finally learns redemption, and his life changes. He corresponds, and eventually falls deeply in love with a woman, Julia Perryman, who is also a prisoner of her physical handicap, scoliosis. Through their love of each other, and faith, they each find freedom.

Cast

Mateus Ward
Mateus Ward
Clyde Thompson
Jamie McShane
Jamie McShane
Captain Colt
Alexandra Bard
Alexandra Bard
Julia Perryman
Casey Bond
Casey Bond
Marvin Harper
Ben Reed
Ben Reed
Rees Thompson
James Morrison
James Morrison
Sheriff Kilborn
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Michael Monks
O.B. Ellis
Isabella Acres
Isabella Acres
Ruthie Welsey
Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle
Mr. Kilpatrick
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Anthony Guerino
Barney Allen
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Steve Dorff
Composer
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Will Barratt
Cinematographer

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The Meanest Man in Texas Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Indie
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The Meanest Man in Texas Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Indie