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Feature film — 1980

Urban Cowboy (1980)

6.52h 12mDrama — Romance — Western

After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

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Director: James Bridges

On screen

Cast & crew

John Travolta as Bud Davis

John Travolta

Bud Davis

Debra Winger as Sissy

Debra Winger

Sissy

Scott Glenn as Wes

Scott Glenn

Wes

Madolyn Smith Osborne as Pam

Madolyn Smith Osborne

Pam

Barry Corbin as Uncle Bob

Barry Corbin

Uncle Bob

Brooke Alderson as Aunt Corene

Brooke Alderson

Aunt Corene

Cooper Huckabee as Marshall

Cooper Huckabee

Marshall

James Gammon as Steve Strange

James Gammon

Steve Strange

Mickey Gilley as Himself

Mickey Gilley

Himself

J

Johnny Lee

Himself

Bonnie Raitt as Herself

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Betty Murphy as Bud's Mom

Betty Murphy

Bud's Mom

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