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The Electric Horseman (1979)

He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...

  • Dec 21, 1979
  • 2h 2m
  • PG

6.1/10

TMDB user score
175 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Electric Horseman is a 1979 romance and comedy film directed by Sydney Pollack. Its leading cast includes Robert Redford, Jane Fonda and Valerie Perrine. It runs for 2 hours 2 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 2 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.1/10 from 175 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Electric Horseman (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Robert Redford Sonny
  • Jane Fonda Hallie
  • Valerie Perrine Charlotta
  • Willie Nelson Wendell
  • John Saxon Hunt Sears
  • Nicolas Coster Fitzgerald
  • Allan Arbus Danny
  • Wilford Brimley Farmer
  • Will Hare Gus
  • Basil Hoffman Toland
  • Timothy Scott Leroy
  • James B. Sikking Dietrich
  • James Kline Tommy
  • Frank Speiser Bernie
  • Quinn K. Redeker Bud Broderick
  • Lois Hamilton Joanna Camden
  • Sarah Harris Lucinda
  • Tasha Zemrus Louise

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