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The Electric Horseman
Quick Facts
DirectorSydney Pollack
Runtime2h 2m · PG
GenresComedy · Drama · Romance · Western
Release1979-12-21
Film

The Electric Horseman

1979· PG· 2h 2m· Comedy· Drama· Romance· Western

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

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.

1979-12-21
The Electric Horseman

Cast & Characters

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Key Crew
ScreenplayRobert Garland
ProducerRay Stark
Director of PhotographyOwen Roizman
Original Music ComposerDave Grusin
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)

Details

Released1979-12-21
Runtime2h 2m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures · Universal Pictures · Rastar Productions
Budget$13M
Box office$62M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.1/10 · 166 votes
Original languageen

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