The Electric Horseman (1979)

12/21/1979 (US) • 2h 2m

Drama, Romance, Comedy, Western

He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...

Overview

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$12,500,000.00

Revenue

$61,801,971.00

Keywords

rodeo

horse

doping

love

cowboy

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