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The Great American Cowboy

  • 1974
  • G
  • 1h 29m
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6.6/10
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Phil Lyne and Larry Mahan in The Great American Cowboy (1974)
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A documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as the two vie for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title.A documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as the two vie for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title.A documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as the two vie for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title.

  • Director
    • Kieth Merrill
  • Writer
    • Douglas Kent Hall
  • Stars
    • Larry Mahan
    • Phil Lyne
    • Joel McCrea
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    133
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    • Director
      • Kieth Merrill
    • Writer
      • Douglas Kent Hall
    • Stars
      • Larry Mahan
      • Phil Lyne
      • Joel McCrea
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins total

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      • Kieth Merrill
    • Writer
      • Douglas Kent Hall
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    10billyhuckaby

    One of the best documentaries ever made about the sport of rodeo.

    Great concept for a documentary by covering the race for the world championship all around title between two of rodeo's greatest cowboys.

    The highlight of the movie is the outstanding rodeo action which was filmed across the country. For a person wanting the inside story of rodeo, The Great American Cowboy is a great place to start

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • American National Enterprises
      • Merrill-Rodeo Film Productions
      • Rainbow Adventure Film
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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