The Cowboys

Name: The Cowboys
Director: Mark Rydell
Genre: Western, Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1972
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr.

All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.

19722h 14m7.1(273 votes)

WesternAdventureDramaAction

Synopsis

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys…

The Cowboys (1972) is a western, adventure, drama, and action film directed by Mark Rydell. It stars John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Bruce Dern. The film runs for 2 hours 14 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 273 votes.

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Director

Mark Rydell

Cast

John Wayne

Wil Andersen

Roscoe Lee Browne

Jebediah Nightlinger

Bruce Dern

Long Hair

Colleen Dewhurst

Kate

Alfred Barker Jr.

Cowboy Fats

Nicolas Beauvy

Cowboy Dan

Steve Benedict

Cowboy Steve

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Where can I watch The Cowboys?

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Who stars in The Cowboys?

The Cowboys stars John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, and Colleen Dewhurst, and was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is The Cowboys?

The Cowboys has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes.

When did The Cowboys come out?

The Cowboys was released in 1972.

What genre is The Cowboys?

The Cowboys is a western, adventure, drama, and action film.

Is The Cowboys worth watching?

The Cowboys holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.