The Cowboys 1972
“All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.”
What is The Cowboys?
The Cowboys is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Western, Adventure, Drama, Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 13, 1972
- Studios
- Sanford Productions (III), Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Western, Adventure, Drama, Action
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Overview
The Cowboys is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Western, Adventure, Drama, Action. Produced and broadcast by Sanford Productions (III), Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A seasoned rancher trains a band of boys to drive cattle while evading ruthless thieves.”
- Classic Western adventure
- Mentorship theme with youthful characters
- Strong direction by Mark Rydell
- Violent confrontations may be intense for younger viewers
- Runtime exceeds two hours
Watch it if you enjoy classic Westerns about mentorship and youthful bravery.
Rated PG, the film contains some violence but remains suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic premise of The Cowboys?
Rancher Wil Andersen leads a group of boys to drive his herd to market while a gang of cattle thieves pursues them.
Who directed The Cowboys?
The film was directed by Mark Rydell.
What is the film’s MPAA rating?
The Cowboys is rated PG.
When was The Cowboys released in the United States?
It was released on January 13, 1972 in the US.
Is The Cowboys based on any source material?
Yes, it is based on the 1971 novel of the same name by William Dale Jennings.
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