The Cowboys (1972)
The Cowboys is a 1972 western movie directed by Mark Rydell, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne and Bruce Dern.
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
Quick answers
What is The Cowboys about?
When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
When was The Cowboys released?
The Cowboys was released on 13 January 1972.
How long is The Cowboys?
The Cowboys runs 2h 14m.
Who made The Cowboys?
The Cowboys was directed by Mark Rydell.
Where can I watch The Cowboys?
The Cowboys is available on Fawesome, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Cowboys
Watch free: Fawesome
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Wayne as Wil Andersen
- Roscoe Lee Browne as Jebediah Nightlinger
- Bruce Dern as Long Hair
- Colleen Dewhurst as Kate
- Alfred Barker Jr. as Cowboy Fats
- Nicolas Beauvy as Cowboy Dan
- Steve Benedict as Cowboy Steve
- Robert Carradine as Cowboy Slim Honeycutt
- Norman Howell as Cowboy Weedy
- Stephen R. Hudis as Cowboy Charlie Schwartz
- Sean Kelly as Cowboy Stuttering Bob
- A Martinez as Cowboy Cimarron