The Electric Horseman 1979
“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”
What is The Electric Horseman?
The Electric Horseman is a 1979 feature film directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Jane Fondaová, Valerie Perrineová, Willie Nelson, and John Saxon. Co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, the story follows a former champion rodeo rider reduced to promoting a breakfast cereal in Las Vegas who discovers a twelve million dollar horse is being doped and flees into the desert.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1979
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy, Western
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Overview
The Electric Horseman is a 1979 feature film directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Jane Fondaová, Valerie Perrineová, Willie Nelson, and John Saxon. Co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, the story follows a former champion rodeo rider reduced to promoting a breakfast cereal in Las Vegas who discovers a twelve million dollar horse is being doped and flees into the desert.
The film achieved commercial success, grossing a domestic total of nearly sixty-two million dollars against an escalating budget of twelve and a half million dollars. It blends genres including drama, romance, comedy, and western over a runtime of two hours and two minutes, appealing to audiences through its distinctive desert chase narrative and star-studded cast.
Should you watch it?
“A former rodeo champion flees into the desert on a doped multi-million dollar horse.”
- Witness a former champion rodeo rider pull off a daring act of defiance.
- Follow a story-hungry female reporter as she gives chase across the landscape.
- Experience a unique blend of drama, romance, comedy, and western elements.
- The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes, which may feel lengthy for viewers seeking a faster pace.
Watch it if you enjoy classic cinematic chases involving former rodeo riders and determined reporters.
The film combines drama, romance, comedy, and western elements over a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
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Where can I stream The Electric Horseman?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under the Watch Now section.
Is The Electric Horseman worth watching?
The film grossed a domestic total of nearly sixty-two million dollars, indicating significant popularity and commercial success during its run.
What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The movie has a total runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch for this story?
The Electric Horseman is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.
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