Lonesome Cowboys
Cast & Crew
Andy Warhol
Viva
Tom Hompertz
Louis Waldon
Eric Emerson
Taylor Mead
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
The total populace living in the vicinity of a deserted Arizona town consists of a transvestite sheriff, a ranch lady known as Ramona Alvarez, her male nurse, who specializes in dancing the "Lupe Velez twist," and five "lonesome" cowboys who spend the better part of their time chatting about their hairstyles, practicing ballet on a hitching post, bedding down with each other, and discussing the loneliness that makes them love themselves more than anyone else. At the moment, however, most of the cowboys' interest centers around the young blonde drifter who has recently joined their ranks and seems to be the property of their leader, Mickey. One day the cowboys ride out to Ramona's ranch, pull her from her horse, yank her clothes off, and "ravage" her in the dirt. Outraged, she confronts the sheriff, but he is too busy with other matters, particularly the perfection of his drag costume. Later, when Ramona is alone with the drifter, she seduces him while reciting a litany. When their lovemaking is finished, Ramona suggests that they die together since life can hold nothing more joyous for them. But the drifter, having been propositioned by everyone, including the usually "stoned" male nurse, rejects her offer and accepts the proposal of Mickey's younger brother Eric that they ride off on horseback together and head for California.
Director
Andy Warhol
Cast
Viva
Tom Hompertz
Louis Waldon
Eric Emerson
Taylor Mead
Joe Dallesandro
Francis Francine
Julian Burroughs
Alan Midgette
Crew
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Filmed in 16mm. Filmed on location in Tucson, Arizona. Dialogue by the cast. Andy Warhol Films is the copyright claimant.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States June 1990
Released in United States Spring May 5, 1969
Shown at American Cinematheque, Los Angeles as part of the series "The Early Films of Andy Warhola" June 8-10, 1990.
Began filming December 1967.
Completed filming January 1968.
Released in United States Spring May 5, 1969
Released in United States June 1990 (Shown at American Cinematheque, Los Angeles as part of the series "The Early Films of Andy Warhola" June 8-10, 1990.)
