Eddie Macon's Run in HiDef

 No doubt 1983 must have been an exciting time for movies in Laredo! Imagine hearing that big time TV star John Schneider, Bo Duke himself, is staring in a move to be filmed in our dusty little unpaved town. Glorious! While I am a tad too young to remember the event, I'm sure the buzz around the city was  clearly evident. After all, Dukes of Hazard was still a huge hit on the small screen with over 17 million weekly viewers.

Now, a more professional and dedicated blog would feature maybe interviews with those that remember the filming of the movie, or at least newspaper clippings or TV shows from the time period to offer a more complete post on this film. Unfortunately, I am not such a blogger. What I can offer you are vid-caps from the movie. Previously, the film was featured in grainy VHS quality, but it was recently released on high definition blue ray. So, take a gander at stills from the movie, Eddie Macon's Run. 

 

Santos downtown

I miss vendors hawking goods from their vans.

Glorious 1983 and major streets unpaved. Of course

I always vote Daniel Valdez

Joe Brand downtown. Nice

I get all my shoes at Scooti. You should too.

Careful w/ cartonero on the tricycle!

Before Bordertown TV show, we had this guy

Dude, this guy is driving down the WRONG way

Du

Brunch NOT at Danny's? Shocked!

 My abuelo would dress just like this in the early 80s

"Inseminoid" playing at the Plaza. Surprised its kinda intense. 

Joe Brand went HARD on the product placement.

La Posada looks sorta classy here. 

Look at the two sombrero wearing extras hanging out w/ Tom

This is one beautiful shot

Lone Star and Cops. Typical Friday night. 

Is this Park St? Martin High? 

Look at this scene here. Looks unchanged.