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The Cowboys

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The Cowboys
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PG,2hrs 8min
Genres:
Western,Drama
Released:
January 1, 1972
Director:
Mark Rydell
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Starring:
John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern  ...more
Synopsis: In one of John Wayne's more interesting late Westerns, "The Duke" plays Will Anderson, a crusty veteran cattleman preparing a 400-mile drive to get a herd of steers to market. Shortly before the trip is scheduled to begin, Will's crew quits when they get word of a nearby gold strike. With little time and few alternatives, Will recruits eleven boys, ages nine through 13, and teaches them the basics of herding cattle and riding the range. Bruce Dern plays a memorably foul villain and cattle rustler ... Full Synopsis
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Donald Guarisco, AMG Review
This unforgettable combination of adventure story and coming-of-age tale is a cult favorite with John Wayne fans and it's easy to see why: The Cowboys is great American filmmaking, pure and simple. The script takes its time to develop rich characters and set up themes that pay off memorably in the film's second half. Director Mark Rydell handles the story in an understated, thoughtful manner that makes ... Full Review
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John Wayne
Wil Anderson
Roscoe Lee Browne
Jebediah Nightlinger
Bruce Dern
Asa Watts ("Long Hair")
Colleen Dewhurst
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