Cowboy
Brief Synopsis
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James Brolin plays a tenderfoot rancher in this contemporary Western, a disillusioned schoolteacher who returns from the big city to the scene of his boyhood to fulfill a dream, and Ted Danson is a crippled ex-rodeo performer he hires to teach him the ropes and help run the spread. Annie Potts is the local cafe owner who gives them a boost on behalf of the locals, while land baron Randy Quaid, crooked banker George DiCenzo and nasty Sheriff Michael Pataki conspire to grab Brolin's land. Filmed in and near Waxahachie, Texas. (James Brolin replaced Gary Busey after one day of filming.)
Cast & Crew
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Jerry J Jameson
Director
James Brolin
Annie Potts
Ted Danson
Randy Quaid
George Dicenzo
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Western
Release Date
1983
Location
Waxahachie, Texas, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
James Brolin plays a tenderfoot rancher in this contemporary Western, a disillusioned schoolteacher who returns from the big city to the scene of his boyhood to fulfill a dream, and Ted Danson is a crippled ex-rodeo performer he hires to teach him the ropes and help run the spread. Annie Potts is the local cafe owner who gives them a boost on behalf of the locals, while land baron Randy Quaid, crooked banker George DiCenzo and nasty Sheriff Michael Pataki conspire to grab Brolin's land. Filmed in and near Waxahachie, Texas. (James Brolin replaced Gary Busey after one day of filming.)
Director
Jerry J Jameson
Director
Cast
James Brolin
Annie Potts
Ted Danson
Randy Quaid
George Dicenzo
Robert Keith
Ed Holmes
Michael Pataki
Crew
Arch Bacon
Production Designer
Eric Bercovici
Executive Producer
Bruce Broughton
Music
Dennis D Capps
Screenplay
Carole S Cherry
Screenplay
Stanley Z Cherry
Screenplay
Michael Daves
Assistant Director
Michael Dees
Song Performer
Dan Doucette
Stunts
Terry Frazee
Special Effects
Jerry Gatlin
Stunt Coordinator
Robbie Gensler
Production Coordinator
Randy Goodrum
Song
Cate Hardman
Script Supervisor
Robert C. Jessup
Director Of Photography
Rody Kent
Casting
Michael J Kohut
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Robert K. Lambert
Associate Producer
Harry V Lojewski
Music Supervisor
Lisa London
Production Associate
Jack Marty
Set Decorator
Elizabeth Mcbride
Costume Designer
Mike Parsons
Property Master
Jacki Phipps
Location Manager
Susan Posnickz
Hair Stylist
Lee Rafner
Unit Production Manager
Ben R Scott
Stunts
Richard R St Johns
Producer
Timothy Tobin
Assistant Editor
Joe Tuley
Music Editor
Bob Wald
Sound Mixer
Jimi White
Makeup
Kelly Winberly
Assistant Director
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Western
Release Date
1983
Location
Waxahachie, Texas, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States April 30, 1983
