The Cowboys 1972
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SplatWhen 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 know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Wil Andersen
as Jebediah Nightlinger
as Long Hair
as Kate
as Cowboy Fats
as Cowboy Dan
as Cowboy Steve
as Cowboy Slim Honeycutt
as Cowboy Weedy
as Cowboy Charlie Schwartz
Director:
Writer:
Irving Ravetch, William Dale Jennings, Harriet Frank Jr.
Stars:
John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr., Nicolas Beauvy, Steve Benedict, Robert Carradine, Norman Howell, Stephen R. Hudis,
Genres:
Western,Adventure,Drama,Action
Release Date:
1972 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
134 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Cowboys
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Wil Andersen
as Jebediah Nightlinger
as Long Hair
as Kate
as Cowboy Fats
as Cowboy Dan
as Cowboy Steve
as Cowboy Slim Honeycutt
as Cowboy Weedy
as Cowboy Charlie Schwartz
as Cowboy Stuttering Bob
as Cowboy Cimarron
as Cowboy Hardy Fimps
as Cowboy Jimmy Phillips
as Cowboy Homer Weems
as Anse
as Homer's Father
as Stonemason
as Annie Andersen
as Ellen Price
as Phoebe
as Smiley
as Howdy
as Okay
as Henry Williams
as Red Tucker
as Elizabeth
as Rosemary
as Charlie's Mother
as Bob's Mother
as Ben
as Jake
as Pete
as Jim's Father
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Rustler
as Ralphie (uncredited)
as Towns Person (uncredited)
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