The Electric Horseman
He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...
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12/21/1979Runtime
122 minsOverview
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.
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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$12,500,000Revenue
$61,801,971Homepage
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A charming road movie about a burned-out cowboy finding purpose and connection while rescuing a drugged horse, mixing earnest sentiment with the freedom of the open desert.
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