The Great American Cowboy
1973, English. Directed by Kieth Merrill.
How far can a man push? How much can a man endure?
The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys. Features incredible "in-the-saddle" photography.
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- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 1 December 1973
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- United States of America
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The Great American Cowboy runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Great American Cowboy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1973. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Great American Cowboy?
The Great American Cowboy (1973) was directed by Kieth Merrill and stars Joel McCrea.