

Urban Cowboy
1980 · Movie · 2h 12m · PG
DramaRomanceWestern
"Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights."
Overview
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
IMDb
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Metacritic
61/100
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
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