Waltz Across Texas Explained

Waltz Across Texas
Director:Ernest Day
Producer:Martin Jurow
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Story:Anne Archer
Terry Jastrow
Music:Steve Dorff
Cinematography:Robert Elswit
Editing:Jay Cassidy
Distributor:Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$4.5 million[1]

Waltz Across Texas is a 1982 American drama film directed by Ernest Day and starring Anne Archer and Terry Jastrow, who were married.[2]

Plot

A headstrong young oilman and a beautiful geologist clash wills on the trail of Texas crude. The first meeting between John Taylor— a down-home, intuitive Texan whose expertise lies in guessing where petroleum is located — and feisty Gail Weston— who, as a geologist, is not in the habit of guessing — is hardly promising. So when their first drilling site turns up dry, Gail packs up and heads north, but the lure of oil discovery is strong and soon she finds herself in partnership with John on their own wildcat well. Amid the breathtaking beauty of Midland, Texas, they share a unique quest...and a tender love affair.

Cast

Reception

Leonard Maltin gave the film two and a half stars.[3]

Notes and References

  1. WILDCAT FUNDING BRINGS IN A 'WALTZ' Mann, Roderick. Los Angeles Times 29 Sep 1981: g2.
  2. Web site: Phelan. Paige. When Anne Archer Brought 'Texas' to AFM in 1983. November 9, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. December 11, 2017.
  3. Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2015 Movie Guide. 2014. Penguin. 9780698183612.