Rodeo 1969
“A view of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.”
What is Rodeo?
Rodeo is a 1969 lyrical documentary shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, taking viewers inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. The film showcases legendary cowboy Freckles Brown conferring with young previous year champion Larry Mahan, alongside crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman in a dramatic ride.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 10, 1969
- Studios
- Concepts Unlimited
- Genres
- Documentary, Action
- Updated
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Rodeo is a 1969 lyrical documentary shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, taking viewers inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. The film showcases legendary cowboy Freckles Brown conferring with young previous year champion Larry Mahan, alongside crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman in a dramatic ride.
Culturally significant for its raw look at the classic struggle of man against beast, the film features a hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack by Dick Rosmini and an intricate sound mix that enhances the climatic result.
Should you watch it?
“Experience the high stakes of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in this lyrical documentary.”
- Features legendary cowboys Freckles Brown, Larry Mahan, and Myrtis Dightman.
- Includes a hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack by Dick Rosmini.
- Captures the dramatic struggle of man against beast during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals.
- It was shot in only four days, which may limit the depth of coverage.
Watch it if you want to see a lyrical documentary capturing the legendary 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.
The tone is dramatic and lyrical, capturing a matter of life and death with an intricate sound mix, suitable for documentary enthusiasts interested in classic rodeo history.
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Is Rodeo (1969) worth watching?
Yes, it is worth watching to see legendary cowboys like Freckles Brown and Larry Mahan accompanied by a hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack.
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The sources do not state the runtime of the film, though it was shot in four days.
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