Urban Cowboy
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Western
- Director
- James Bridges
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John TravoltaBud Davis
Debra WingerSissy
Scott GlennWes
Madolyn Smith OsbornePam
Barry CorbinUncle Bob
Brooke AldersonAunt Corene
Cooper HuckabeeMarshall
James GammonSteve Strange
Mickey GilleyHimselfJ
Johnny LeeHimself🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Urban Cowboy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Urban Cowboy?
- Urban Cowboy was directed by James Bridges.
- When was Urban Cowboy released?
- Urban Cowboy was released on June 6, 1980.
- How long is Urban Cowboy?
- Urban Cowboy has a runtime of 2h 12m.
- Where can I track Urban Cowboy?
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