J. W. Coop
Appearance
J. W. Coop | |
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Directed by | Cliff Robertson |
Written by | Gary Cartwright Cliff Robertson Bud Shrake |
Produced by | Bruce Graham Cliff Robertson |
Starring | Cliff Robertson |
Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
Edited by | Alex Beaton |
Music by | Don Randi |
Production companies | Robertson and Associates |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $736,000[1] |
J. W. Coop is a 1972 American Western film set in the world of the modern American rodeo circuit. It stars and was directed by Cliff Robertson who also co-scripted the film.[2] Featuring footage from actual rodeo events, it was made with the cooperation of the Rodeo Cowboys Association (which became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1975).
Plot
Robertson's title character is a professional cowboy who wants to work the rodeo circuit and is given the chance by a rodeo impresario: this stroke of luck after he is released from jail for the passing of bad checks. He then hits the road with a few friends and a girl who likes Coop. Upon breaking into the circuit, Coop must prove he is good, but doing so is not easy.
Cast
- Cliff Robertson as J.W. Coop
- Geraldine Page as Mama
- Cristina Ferrare as Bean
- R. G. Armstrong as Jim Sawyer
- R. L. Armstrong as Tooter Watson
- John Crawford as Rancher
- Wade Crosby as Billy Sol Gibbs
- Marjorie Durant Dye as Big Marge
- Paul Harper as Warden Morgan
- Son Hooker as Motorcycle Cop
- Richard Kennedy as Sheriff
- Bruce Kirby as Diesel Tanker Driver
- Larry Mahan as Himself
- Mary-Robin Redd as Bonnie May
- Dennis Reiners as Billy Hawkins
References
- ^ A. H. (July 16, 1972). "Cliff robertson flies the 'coop' to glory". New York Times. ProQuest 119540258.
- ^ Canby, Vincent. "New York Times: J. W. Coop". NY Times. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
External links
- J. W. Coop at IMDb