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The Castaway Cowboy (1974): Cast

The Castaway Cowboy (1974) movie poster

The Castaway Cowboy is a 1974 family western directed by Vincent McEveety, starring Jerry Velasco as Hawaiian cowboy (voice), James Garner and Vera Miles. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Castaway Cowboy (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Vincent McEveety
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Castaway Cowboy About?

The premise of The Castaway Cowboy without spoilers.

After being shipwrecked on a Hawaiian shore, a wayward Texas cowboy is rescued by a fatherless boy who brings him into his family. The cowboy quickly tames the unruly cattle and even the spirited locals, revives the struggling family business, and finds love with the single mother who runs the household.

The Castaway Cowboy Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • reference to california
  • kauai
  • kauai hawaii
  • teenage boy
  • cattle
  • potato farm
  • lasso
  • cowboy hat
  • poker
  • curse
  • falling off a horse
  • learning to ride a horse
+24 more
  • stampede
  • spear
  • teenager
  • older man younger man friendship
  • mispronounce name
  • mispronounced name
  • hawaiian native
  • fish soup
  • native hawaiian
  • reference to san francisco
  • mortgage
  • mortaged homestead
  • oceanfront
  • foreclosure threat
  • facing foreclosure
  • shanghaied
  • horse
  • male protagonist
  • cowboy
  • mother son relationship
  • widow
  • shipwreck
  • hawaii
  • reference to texas
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Cast & crew

The Castaway Cowboy Cast & Characters

Jerry Velasco leads the cast as Hawaiian cowboy (voice), with James Garner as Lincoln Costain and Vera Miles as Henrietta MacAvoy. Directed by Vincent McEveety; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vincent McEveety

More films directed by Vincent McEveety, best-rated first: Firecreek, The Strongest Man in the World, Herbie Goes Bananas and Gus.

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Details

The Castaway Cowboy Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Le Cowboy Castaway” and “Südsee-Cowboy”.

Also known as
  • Le Cowboy Castaway
  • Südsee-Cowboy
  • The Hawaiian Cowboy
  • Un cowboy à Hawaï
  • El cowboy náufrago
  • Un cowboy alle Hawaii
  • Um Cowboy no Havaí
  • Acemi Kovboylar
  • A partra vetett cowboy
  • 캐스트어웨이 카우보이

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FAQ

The Castaway Cowboy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Castaway Cowboy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Castaway Cowboy?

The Castaway Cowboy runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Castaway Cowboy released?

The Castaway Cowboy was released on August 1, 1974.

Who directed The Castaway Cowboy?

The Castaway Cowboy was directed by Vincent McEveety.

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Who is in the cast of The Castaway Cowboy?

The Castaway Cowboy stars Jerry Velasco as Hawaiian cowboy (voice), James Garner as Lincoln Costain and Vera Miles as Henrietta MacAvoy, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Castaway Cowboy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Castaway Cowboy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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