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The Great American Cowboy
The Great American Cowboy
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The Great American Cowboy

1973
1h 29m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1973

Runtime

1h 29m

Storyline

"How far can a man push? How much can a man endure?"

The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys. Features incredible "in-the-saddle" photography.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Dec 1, 1973
Languages
English
Director
Kieth Merrill
Kieth Merrill
Production
American National Enterprises
American National Enterprises
Merrill-Rodeo Film
Merrill-Rodeo Film
Rainbow Adventure Film
Rainbow Adventure Film
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

Narrator

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