Urban Cowboy (1980) 5.9
John Travolta stars as a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston bar. Director:James Bridges |
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Urban Cowboy (1980) 5.9
John Travolta stars as a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston bar. Director:James Bridges |
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| Debra Winger | ... | ||
| Scott Glenn | ... | ||
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Madolyn Smith Osborne | ... |
Pam
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| Barry Corbin | ... |
Uncle Bob
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Brooke Alderson | ... |
Aunt Corene
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| Cooper Huckabee | ... |
Marshall
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| James Gammon | ... | ||
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Mickey Gilley | ... |
Himself
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Johnny Lee | ... |
Himself
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| Bonnie Raitt | ... |
Herself
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Charlie Daniels | ... |
Himself
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Taz Di Gregorio | ... |
Himself
(as Charlie Daniels Band)
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Charlie Hayward | ... |
Himself
(as Charlie Daniels Band)
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| Betty Murphy | ... |
Bud's Mom
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Bud Davis is a country boy who moves to the city to visit his uncle. He starts hanging out at Gilley's, owned by Mickey Gilley himself. He takes a job at the refinery where his uncle works. He also meets Sissy, a cowgirl, and they fall in love and suddenly get married. And then their marriage is shattered when Bud sees Sissy allegedly seeing con man Wes, who teaches her how to ride the mechanical bull...and plans to rob Gilley's. When a bull-riding contest is announced, Bud decides to sign up. Can he win the contest and save his marriage to Sissy? Written by watzdabigdeal <watzdabigdeal@aol.com>
This film is a classic compared to the Latham/Bridges/Travolta misfire called PERFECT which came out in 1985.
This film showcases the Houston lifestyle of the oil boom in the early 1980s. We get an insider's view of their jobs, hangouts, and relationships as Travolta and the gang live out their daily lives.
There are some excellent supporting performances here, but make no mistake: THIS IS TRAVOLTA'S SHOW! Who would have thought at the time he'd make such a credible Texan? You almost have to remind yourself this guy was one of the Sweathogs from Welcome Back Kotter. We get to see him dance, fight, ride a mechanical bull, and score with a number of hot women. What more could you ask for? I think this is his best performance to date.
The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard. You won't hear any of this crappy pop-country that is en vogue today. It's just good old fashioned music you can dance or make love to.
This film displays the downfalls of couples who get married too quickly in a very realistic manner. Bud and Sissy resemble a lot of young couples without big bank accounts who have trouble getting along.
Scott Glenn makes a terrific villain, too.
Do yourself a favor and see this one. Or see it again if it's been a while. Travolta could use a hit movie like this one right about now in his career.
9 of 10 stars
So sayeth the Hound.