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The Electric Horseman (1979)

Movie"He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes..."
Audience Score
61
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PG 2 hr 2 minDec 21st, 1979Romance, Comedy, Western, Drama
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
StarringRobert RedfordJane FondaValerie Perrine
DirectorSydney Pollack

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 21st, 1979
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 6th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$12,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$61,801,971 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Movie Tags:
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