The Cowboys
"All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them."
Originally released in 1972. The Cowboys is a western/adventure film. directed by Mark Rydell. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Bruce Dern
Synopsis
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (257 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.5M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Wil Andersen
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Jebediah Nightlinger
Bruce Dern
as Long Hair
Colleen Dewhurst
as Kate
Alfred Barker Jr.
as Cowboy Fats
Nicolas Beauvy
as Cowboy Dan
Steve Benedict
as Cowboy Steve
Robert Carradine
as Cowboy Slim Honeycutt
Norman Howell
as Cowboy Weedy
Stephen R. Hudis
as Cowboy Charlie Schwartz
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,500,000
Production Companies
- Sanford Productions (III)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cowboys about?
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial...
Who directed The Cowboys?
The Cowboys was directed by Mark Rydell.
How long is The Cowboys?
The Cowboys has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Cowboys released?
The Cowboys was released on January 13, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cowboys?
The main cast of The Cowboys includes John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr..
Is The Cowboys worth watching?
The Cowboys has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 257 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.