Urban Cowboy (1980)

Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.

• Drama
• Romance
• Western

After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

Rating

6.5 / 10 (280 votes)

Release date

June 6, 1980

Runtime

2h 12m

Language

English

Director

James Bridges

Status

Released