A Cowboy Needs a Horse movie poster

A Cowboy Needs a Horse

November 6, 1956 0h 7m 7.1/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 1956. A Cowboy Needs a Horse is a animation/western film. directed by Bill Justice. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A young boy dreams of being a cowboy. After he gets the basics, as outlined in the title song, he's attacked by Indians. He runs out of bullets and manages to lasso them. He smokes the peace pipe with their chief. A robber is holding up a stagecoach and he rides to the rescue, refusing the reward. He also saves a train from a dynamited bridge, and a girl tied to a cactus, before riding into the sunset (and back to his suburban bed).

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 6, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 0h 7m 7 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (16 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Walt Disney Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Cowboy Needs a Horse about?

A young boy dreams of being a cowboy. After he gets the basics, as outlined in the title song, he's attacked by Indians. He runs out of bullets and manages to lasso them. He smokes the peace pipe w...

Who directed A Cowboy Needs a Horse?

A Cowboy Needs a Horse was directed by Bill Justice.

How long is A Cowboy Needs a Horse?

A Cowboy Needs a Horse has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).

When was A Cowboy Needs a Horse released?

A Cowboy Needs a Horse was released on November 6, 1956 in theaters.