Midnight Cowboy 1969
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What is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 1969
- Studios
- Florin Productions, Jerome Hellman Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Midnight Cowboy is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Florin Productions, Jerome Hellman Productions, United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Texas dreamer teams up with a broken‑leg con man in gritty New York.”
- Compelling performances by Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman
- Sharp portrait of 1960s New York
- Acclaimed direction by John Schlesinger
- R-rated (NC‑17) content may limit younger viewers
- Bleak tone can feel heavy
Watch it if you appreciate raw character studies and 1960s urban drama.
The film contains mature themes, explicit language, and gritty realism, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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What genre is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy is classified as an American drama film.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
The film was directed by John Schlesinger.
When was Midnight Cowboy released?
It was released in the United States on July 30, 1969.
Who are the lead actors in the film?
Jon Voight plays Joe Buck and Dustin Hoffman portrays Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo.
What rating does Midnight Cowboy have?
Midnight Cowboy is rated NC‑17.
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