A Small Town in Texas

Set in the mid- to late-1970s Texas, the film situates a society where local bosses and police collude. The era’s rough roads, car culture, and small-town routines frame a landscape of corruption and revenge. Technology and media are minimal, emphasizing personal confrontations and public reputation.

The story unfolds in a close-knit Texas town where politics, law enforcement, and personal loyalties collide. The community’s surface calm hides racketeering, backroom deals, and a willingness to use violence to protect power. The setting’s streets, courthouse, and local haunts anchor the escalating conflict.

⚖️ Power & Corruption

A local political boss and a sheriff wield influence as weapons, manipulating law and justice to protect their interests. The envelope of money, the murder of a congressman-elect, and the pursuit of control reveal how power can corrupt every level of a community.

🔎 Secrecy & Conspiracy

The plot unfolds through hidden motives, concealed evidence, and calculated double-crosses. Key events hinge on what is unseen or misrepresented, forcing characters to question loyalties and withstand pressure from those who would suppress the truth.

👪 Family & Loyalty

Poke’s return tests his ties to his son Kevin and Mary Lee, who navigate a dangerous triangle with the sheriff. Loyalty is personal and costly, and family bonds become both a motive and a shield in a town driven by vengeance.

💥 Violence & Consequences

Violence erupts as police chases, gunplay, and brutal beatings destabilize the town. Each act leaves scars on individuals and communities, and choices made for protection or revenge ripple outward with deadly impact.