Midnight Cowboy(1969)
“For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.”
Overview
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
Director
John Schlesinger
Studio
Florin Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$45M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Ratso
Jon Voight
as Joe Buck
Sylvia Miles
as Cass
John McGiver
as Mr. O'Daniel
Brenda Vaccaro
as Shirley
Barnard Hughes
as Towny
Ruth White
as Sally Buck
Jennifer Salt
as Annie
Gilman Rankin
as Woodsy Niles
Gary Owens
as Little Joe
T. Tom Marlow
as Little Joe
George Eppersen
as Ralph
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$45M
Production Companies
Florin Productions • Jerome Hellman Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Midnight Cowboy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Midnight Cowboy (1969).
What is Midnight Cowboy about?▼
Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?▼
Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger and released in 1969. It is a drama film.
How long is Midnight Cowboy?▼
Midnight Cowboy has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Midnight Cowboy?▼
The cast of Midnight Cowboy includes Dustin Hoffman as Ratso, Jon Voight as Joe Buck, Sylvia Miles as Cass, John McGiver as Mr. O'Daniel, Brenda Vaccaro as Shirley and more.
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