
Feature film — 1980
Urban Cowboy (1980)
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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A high-signal pick with 280 votes.
Paramount Pictures
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Director: James Bridges
On screen
Cast & crew

John Travolta
Bud Davis

Debra Winger
Sissy

Scott Glenn
Wes

Madolyn Smith Osborne
Pam

Barry Corbin
Uncle Bob

Brooke Alderson
Aunt Corene

Cooper Huckabee
Marshall

James Gammon
Steve Strange

Mickey Gilley
Himself
Johnny Lee
Himself

Bonnie Raitt
Herself

Betty Murphy
Bud's Mom
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