The Cowboys
All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Cowboys
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Drama, Action
- Release Date: 1972-01-13
- Runtime: 134 minutes
- Rating: 7.075/10 (255 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $7,500,000
- Production Companies: Sanford Productions (III), Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.3954
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Andersen is Shot Down
Original Theatrical Trailer
Josh Olson on THE COWBOYS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cowboys?▼
The Cowboys is a Western, Adventure, Drama, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1972-01-13.
Who are the main actors in The Cowboys?▼
The main cast includes John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr., .
Where can I watch The Cowboys online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Cowboys is available.
Is The Cowboys based on a true story?▼
All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.
What is the IMDb rating of The Cowboys?▼
The Cowboys has an IMDb rating of 7.075/10 based on 255 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Cowboys?▼
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $7,500,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Cowboys?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Sanford Productions (III), Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Cowboys filmed?▼
The Cowboys was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Cowboys?▼
The total runtime of The Cowboys is 134 minutes.
Is The Cowboys suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Cowboys?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Cowboys.
Does The Cowboys have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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