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J.W. Coop (1971)

PG_13 112 min  -  Drama | Western  -   1 January 1972 (USA)
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After losing eight years to prison, cowboy J. W. Coop is released to return to life as a professional rodeo cowboy in the 60's... See full summary »

Director:

Cliff Robertson

Writers:

Cliff Robertson, Gary Cartwright, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Cliff Robertson, Geraldine Page and Cristina Ferrare
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cliff Robertson ...
J.W. Coop
Geraldine Page ...
Mama
Cristina Ferrare ...
Bean
R.G. Armstrong R.G. Armstrong ...
Jim Sawyer
R.L. Armstrong R.L. Armstrong ...
Tooter Watson
John Crawford John Crawford ...
Rancher
Wade Crosby Wade Crosby ...
Billy Sol Gibbs
Marjorie Durant Marjorie Durant ...
Big Marge (as Marjorie Durant Dye)
Paul Harper Paul Harper ...
Warden Morgan
Son Hooker Son Hooker ...
Motorcycle Cop
Richard Kennedy Richard Kennedy ...
Sheriff
Bruce Kirby Bruce Kirby ...
Diesel Tanker Driver
Larry Mahan Larry Mahan ...
Himself
Mary-Robin Redd Mary-Robin Redd ...
Bonnie May
Dennis Reiners Dennis Reiners ...
Billy Hawkins
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Storyline

After losing eight years to prison, cowboy J. W. Coop is released to return to life as a professional rodeo cowboy in the 60's. Determined to make up for the lost 'prime' years of his career, he doggedly goes forward, and learns that not only has the business of rodeo changed during his incarceration but society as a whole has made dramatic changes as well. Written by David Fowler  

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Plot Keywords:

Rodeo

Genres:

Drama | Western

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sensuality, language and brief violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Der Cowboy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Robertson and Associates See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

During the Woodlake Rodeo sequence, the arena announcer refers to one of the cowboys as "Alex Beaton of Burbank, California." Alex Beaton was the film editor for this movie. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When the motorcycle cop pulls J. W. Coop over and asks him what is the year of the car he is driving, Coop replies that is a 1949. The car is actually a 1951 Hudson. See more »