Jasper, Texas
Originally released in 2003. Jasper, Texas is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd.
Starring Roy T. Anderson, Jon Voight, and Louis Gossett Jr.
Synopsis
In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all of the residents of the town, both black and white.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roy T. Anderson
as James Byrd, Jr.
Jon Voight
as Billy Rowles
Louis Gossett Jr.
as R.C. Horn
Joe Morton
as Walter Diggles
Demore Barnes
as Ricky Horn
Bokeem Woodbine
as Khalid X
Matt Birman
as Beating Cop
Sandra Caldwell
as Norva
John Bayliss
as City Manager
James Bearden
as Old Sour Man (as Jim Bearden)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jasper, Texas about?
In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all...
Who directed Jasper, Texas?
Jasper, Texas was directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd.
How long is Jasper, Texas?
Jasper, Texas has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Jasper, Texas released?
Jasper, Texas was released on June 8, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jasper, Texas?
The main cast of Jasper, Texas includes Roy T. Anderson, Jon Voight, Louis Gossett Jr., Joe Morton, Demore Barnes.