Question 1

Why did it take 39 years to bring 'The Meanest Man in Texas' to the screen?

Accepted Answer

Don Umphrey spent 39 years trying to get this story made into a film, and it was 27 years after he wrote the book that it was finally made.

Question 2

Who plays convicted murderer Clyde Thompson in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mateus Ward portrays Clyde Thompson.

Question 3

What happened when the governor spared Clyde Thompson's life?

Accepted Answer

After the governor spared his life, Thompson gained a reputation as the meanest man in the state while working hard labor in prison.

Question 4

Which actor plays Captain Colt in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jamie McShane plays Captain Colt.

Question 5

What year is the film set in based on the synopsis?

Accepted Answer

The story begins in 1928, when Clyde Thompson receives the death penalty for shooting two men in Texas.

The Meanest Man in Texas

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