Urban Cowboy(1980)
“Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.”
Overview
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.
Director
James Bridges
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$53M
Cast
John Travolta
as Bud Davis
Debra Winger
as Sissy
Scott Glenn
as Wes
Madolyn Smith Osborne
as Pam
Barry Corbin
as Uncle Bob
Brooke Alderson
as Aunt Corene
Cooper Huckabee
as Marshall
James Gammon
as Steve Strange
Mickey Gilley
as Himself
Johnny Lee
as Himself
Bonnie Raitt
as Herself
Betty Murphy
as Bud's Mom
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$53M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Urban Cowboy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Urban Cowboy (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a drama, romance, western film.
How long is Urban Cowboy?▼
Urban Cowboy has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Urban Cowboy?▼
The cast of Urban Cowboy includes John Travolta as Bud Davis, Debra Winger as Sissy, Scott Glenn as Wes, Madolyn Smith Osborne as Pam, Barry Corbin as Uncle Bob and more.
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