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The Great American Cowboy

The Great American Cowboy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 1, 1973

Runtime

1h 29m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Great American Cowboy

Production Companies

American National Enterprises, Merrill-Rodeo Film, Rainbow Adventure Film

Director

Kieth Merrill

Description

The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys. Features incredible "in-the-saddle" photography.