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Urban Cowboy
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Urban Cowboy

1980-06-06 · 132 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance · Western

After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

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Directors
James Bridges
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 53,300,000

Top Cast

John TravoltaJohn TravoltaBud Davis
Debra WingerDebra WingerSissy
Scott GlennScott GlennWes
Madolyn Smith OsborneMadolyn Smith OsbornePam
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinUncle Bob
Brooke AldersonBrooke AldersonAunt Corene
Cooper HuckabeeCooper HuckabeeMarshall
James GammonJames GammonSteve Strange
Mickey GilleyMickey GilleyHimself
Johnny LeeHimself
Bonnie RaittBonnie RaittHerself
Betty MurphyBetty MurphyBud's Mom
Charlie DanielsCharlie DanielsHimself
Ed GeldartEd GeldartBud's Dad
Leah GeldartBud's Sister
Keith ClemonsBud's Brother
Howard NormanBud's Brother
Sheryl BriedelLou Sue
Sean LawlerWillie
Gator ConleyGator

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