1972 · 134 min · PG

The Cowboys

Name: The Cowboys
Genre: Western, Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1972
Duration: 134 min
Cast: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr.

Directed by Mark Rydell · Western, Adventure, Drama, Action

The Cowboys (1972) is a Western film, directed by Mark Rydell set in Montana during the 1800s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of coming of age and revenge run throughout.

Composer

John Williams

Cinematography

Robert Surtees

Cast

John WayneRoscoe Lee BrowneBruce DernColleen DewhurstAlfred Barker Jr.Nicolas BeauvySteve BenedictRobert Carradine

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Montana

Setting

Rural Wilderness

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Coming Of Age Revenge

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleChild Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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