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Alamo Bay

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Alamo Bay (1985)

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Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: An exploration of racial violence and prejudice in a small Texas town. Local fishermen resent the influx of Vietnamese who have immigrated to their small Texas town. The two groups compete for... An exploration of racial violence and prejudice in a small Texas town. Local fishermen resent the influx of Vietnamese who have immigrated to their small Texas town. The two groups compete for fish in the same waters, with the newcomers willing to work for lower wages to achieve their American dream. The whites fear that their livelihood is being snatched away and the suspicion and distrust escalate -- all helping to swell the ranks of the Klan. [More]

Starring: Ed Harris, Ho Nguyen, Amy Madigan, Donald Moffat

Starring: Ed Harris, Ho Nguyen, Amy Madigan, Donald Moffat

Director: Louis Malle

Director: Louis Malle

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Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
03/26/09
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A strong topical dramatic film that presents the complexities of everyday life for stressed-out fishermen.

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10/26/07
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06/24/06
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12/31/04
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10/23/04
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