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Movie poster: The Electric Horseman (1979)
🎬 Movie

The Electric Horseman

1979 · 122 min Drama Romance Comedy Western
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1979
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance, Comedy, Western
Director Sydney Pollack
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (162 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Sydney Pollack

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Sonny

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Hallie

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Charlotta

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Wendell

John Saxon

John Saxon

Hunt Sears

Nicolas Coster

Nicolas Coster

Fitzgerald

Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus

Danny

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Farmer

Will Hare

Will Hare

Gus

Basil Hoffman

Basil Hoffman

Toland

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