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The Great American Cowboy (1973): Cast

The Great American Cowboy (1973) movie poster

The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 documentary directed by Kieth Merrill, starring Joel McCrea as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Great American Cowboy (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Kieth Merrill
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Great American Cowboy About?

The premise of The Great American Cowboy without spoilers.

How far can a man push? How much can he endure? The film follows the rivalry for the world rodeo championship between veteran Larry Mahan and rising star Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame legend Joel McCrea, this Academy Award‑winning documentary immerses viewers in today’s rodeo arena, showcasing breathtaking in‑the‑saddle photography.

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Cast & crew

The Great American Cowboy Cast & Characters

Joel McCrea plays Narrator in The Great American Cowboy. Directed by Kieth Merrill.

From the director

More from Kieth Merrill

More films directed by Kieth Merrill: Four Blood Moons, 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue, The 12 Dogs of Christmas and The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd.

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The Great American Cowboy Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Il cowboy del grande rodeo” and “Marele văcar american”.

Also known as
  • Il cowboy del grande rodeo
  • Marele văcar american

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The Great American Cowboy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Great American Cowboy?

The Great American Cowboy runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Great American Cowboy released?

The Great American Cowboy was released on December 1, 1973.

Who directed The Great American Cowboy?

The Great American Cowboy was directed by Kieth Merrill.

More films by Kieth Merrill

Who is in the cast of The Great American Cowboy?

The Great American Cowboy stars Joel McCrea as Narrator.

Does The Great American Cowboy have a post-credit scene?

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

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