

Urban Cowboy
1980-06-06 · 132 min · ★ 6.5
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 TravoltaBud Davis
Debra WingerSissy
Scott GlennWes
Madolyn Smith OsbornePam
Barry CorbinUncle Bob
Brooke AldersonAunt Corene
Cooper HuckabeeMarshall
James GammonSteve Strange
Mickey GilleyHimself
Bonnie RaittHerself
Betty MurphyBud's Mom
Charlie DanielsHimself
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