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A Balasaur Score of 65 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, Metacritic 61/100.
Synopsis
After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
278 audience votes
Key crew
- James BridgesDirector
- James BridgesScreenplay
- Aaron LathamScreenplay
Cast
- John TravoltaBud Davis
- Debra WingerSissy
- Scott GlennWes
- Madolyn Smith OsbornePam
- Barry CorbinUncle Bob
- Brooke AldersonAunt Corene
- Cooper HuckabeeMarshall
- James GammonSteve Strange
- Mickey GilleyHimself
- Johnny LeeHimself
- Bonnie RaittHerself
- Betty MurphyBud's Mom
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Themes
adulterycountry musictexashouston, texasslice of lifeblue collargender rolesnewlywedoil refinerymisogynistmarital separationmarital problem
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