

Tokyo Cowboy
1994-09-01 · 94 min · ★ 4.2
When a young Japanese man with an affinity towards American western films is fired from his job, he sets out to become a real live cowboy.
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- Directors
- Kathy Garneau
- Production companies
- Once and Future Films, Téléfilm Canada, British Columbia Film, Big Space Film Productions
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Anna FergusonMrs. Beatty
Christianne HirtKate Beatty
Hiromoto IdaNo Ogawa
Michael IronsideLyle
Christine LippaSandy
Alec WillowsBillTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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