Midnight Cowboy
"For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it."
Originally released in 1969. Midnight Cowboy is a drama film. directed by John Schlesinger.
Starring Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, and Sylvia Miles
Synopsis
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,537 votes)
Budget
$3.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.8M
12.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,600,000
- Revenue
- $44,785,053
Production Companies
- Florin Productions
- Jerome Hellman Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Cowboy about?
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fanta...
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger.
How long is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Midnight Cowboy released?
Midnight Cowboy was released on May 25, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midnight Cowboy?
The main cast of Midnight Cowboy includes Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver, Brenda Vaccaro.
Is Midnight Cowboy worth watching?
Midnight Cowboy has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,537 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.