Concrete Cowboy (2020)

A teenager discovers the world of urban horseback riding when he moves in with his estranged father in North Philadelphia.

Director:

Ricky Staub

Writers:

Ricky Staub, Dan Walser

Stars:

Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Method Man

Cast

Credited cast:
Idris Elba	...	Harp
Caleb McLaughlin	...	Cole
Method Man	...	Leroy
Lorraine Toussaint	...	Nessie
Jharrel Jerome	...	Smush
Kadrolsha Ona Carole	...	Passerby
Swen Temmel	...	Security Guard
Kristoffe Brodeur	...	Construction lead
Dominic Jackson	...	Actor
Byron Bowers	...	Rome
Jennifer Butler	...	Animal Control Officer
Liz Priestley	...	Amahle
Charles W Harris III	...	Cowboy
Patrick McDade	...	City Official
Samantha Steffen	...	Customer-Convenience Store Parking Lot

Storyline

In this drama inspired by the real-life Fletcher Street Stables, 15-year-old Cole is taken to live with his estranged father Harp in North Philadelphia. There he discovers the city's vibrant urban cowboy subculture, which has existed for more than 100 years providing a safe haven for the neighborhood despite the surrounding poverty, violence, and encroachment of gentrification.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, drug use and some violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming in Philadelphia as of now. Local news claims the actual title is "Concrete Cowboys".

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Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Concrete Cowboy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Green Door Pictures, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Neighborhood Film Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Color:

Color