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The Electric Horseman

He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...
1979 | 122m | English

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Popularity: 1 (history)

Director: Sydney Pollack
Writer: Robert Garland
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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.
Release Date: Dec 21, 1979
Director: Sydney Pollack
Writer: Robert Garland
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Western
Keywords horse, cowboy, doping, rodeo, love
Production Companies Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Box Office Revenue: $61,801,971
Budget: $12,500,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
James Novak Dennis
Debra L. Maxwell Convention Hostess
Michele Heyeden Sunny Angel
Robin Timm Model Narrator
Patricia Blair Fashion Narrator
Gary M. Fox Bellman
Richard Perlmutter Desk Clerk
Carol Eileen Montgomery Carol
Theresa Ann Dent Ranch Breakfast Model
Perry Sheehan Mrs. George Phillips
Sarge Allen Mr. Phillips
Sylvie Strause Matron
Richard Knoll Dealer
Angelo Giouzelis Maitre D'
Mark Jamison Major Domo
Brendan Kelly Grocer
Sheila B. Wakely Store Clerk
X.V. Kelly Sheriff
Gary Shermaine Trucker
Gary Liddiard Townsman
Jerry Kurland Ampco Personnel
J. Carlton Adair Ampco Personnel
Charles J. Monahan Ampco Personnel
George W. Etter Ampco Personnel
Raymond G. Maupin Ampco Personnel
Bob C. Barrett Ampco Personnel
Red McIlvaine Reporter
Frank Nicholas Reporter
Johnny Magnus Reporter
Vic Vallaro Reporter
Bob Bailey Reporter
Roger Lowe Reporter
Bernie Pollack Blackjack Player Watching Sonny Ride (uncredited)
Sydney Pollack Man Who Makes Pass at Alice (uncredited)
Tom Willett Pedestrian Walking Past Sonny's Cadillac (uncredited)
Lori Randolph Blonde Little Girl (uncredited)
Name Job
Sydney Pollack Director
Owen Roizman Director of Photography
Mary Peters Stunts
Michael D. Moore Second Unit Director
Kenny Endoso Stunts
Conrad E. Palmisano Stunts
Willie Nelson Songs
Dave Grusin Original Music Composer
Sheldon Kahn Editor
Robert Garland Screenplay
Jennifer Shull Casting
Stephen B. Grimes Production Design
J. Dennis Washington Art Direction
Mary Swanson Set Decoration
Bernie Pollack Costume Design
Bernadine M. Anderson Makeup Artist
Gary Liddiard Makeup Artist
Marina Pedraza Hairstylist
Mike Moschella Makeup Artist
Shirley Padgett Hairstylist
Bart Roe Second Assistant Director
Hope R. Goodwin Assistant Director
John R. Kittleson Second Assistant Director
Emad Helmy Set Dresser
Neil Burrow Sound Assistant
Gordon Davidson Supervising Sound Editor
John E. Davis Sound Assistant
Les Fresholtz Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Michael Minkler Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Al Overton Jr. Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Arthur Piantadosi Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert A. Reich Sound Editor
William A. Sawyer Sound Editor
Curt Schulkey Sound Editor
Ross Taylor Sound Editor
Augie Lohman Special Effects
Dennis Dion Special Effects
Walter Dion Special Effects
Cy Guerrier Special Effects
John J. Hawkins Special Effects
Don Sevart Special Effects
R. Bruce Steinheimer Special Effects
A.J. Thrasher Special Effects
Bruce Paul Barbour Stunts
Corky Behrle Stunts
Ralph Garrett Stunts
Mickey Gilbert Stunts
Mollie McCall Stunts
Rick Seaman Stunts
Sonny Shields Stunts
Rock A. Walker Stunts
Roger Creed Stunts
Name Title
Ray Stark Producer
Organization Category Person
Golden Globes Best Actress Jane Fonda Won
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