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The Electric Horseman

“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”

★ 6.1 / 10 (175 votes)December 21, 1979122 minEN
RomanceComedyWestern

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime122 min
Rating★ 6.1 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$12,500,000
Revenue$61,801,971
ProductionColumbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions, Wildwood Enterprises
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Crew

Director

Sydney Pollack

Writers

Robert Garland

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Cast

Robert RedfordRobert RedfordSonny
Jane FondaJane FondaHallie
Valerie PerrineValerie PerrineCharlotta
Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWendell
John SaxonJohn SaxonHunt Sears
Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterFitzgerald
Allan ArbusAllan ArbusDanny
Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyFarmer
Will HareWill HareGus
Basil HoffmanBasil HoffmanToland
Timothy ScottTimothy ScottLeroy
James B. SikkingJames B. SikkingDietrich
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