Steel Cowboy
| Steel Cowboy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Douglas Wheeler Bill Kerby |
| Directed by | Harvey Laidman |
| Starring | James Brolin Rip Torn Jennifer Warren Strother Martin Melanie Griffith |
| Music by | Charles Bernstein Juice Newton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Tony Converse Roger Gimbel |
| Producer | R.J. Louis |
| Cinematography | Frank Holgate |
| Editor | Aaron Stell |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production companies | EMI Films Roger Gimbel Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | December 6, 1978 |
Steel Cowboy is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin and Melanie Griffith. It was originally broadcast on NBC on December 6, 1978.[1]
Plot
With his marriage, sanity and livelihood on the line, an independent trucker and his buddy agree to haul a load of stolen cattle for a black marketer.
Cast
- James Brolin as Clayton Pfanner
- Rip Torn as K.W. Hicks
- Jennifer Warren as Jesse Pfanner
- Strother Martin as Pinky Pincus
- Melanie Griffith as Johnnie
- Julie Cobb as Gloria
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the film had some "nice characterizations but precious little story."[2]
It was the 42nd highest rated show of the week.[3]
References
External links
- Steel Cowboy at TCMDB
- Steel Cowboy at BFI
- Steel Cowboy at IMDb
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