| Steel Cowboy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama | 
| Written by | Douglas Wheeler Bill Kerby | 
| Directed by | Harvey Laidman | 
| Starring | James Brolin Rip Torn Jennifer Warren Strother Martin Melanie Griffith | 
| Music by | Charles Bernstein Juice Newton | 
| Country of origin | United States | 
| Original language | English | 
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Tony Converse Roger Gimbel | 
| Producer | R.J. Louis | 
| Cinematography | Frank Holgate | 
| Editor | Aaron Stell | 
| Running time | 90 minutes | 
| Production companies | EMI Films Roger Gimbel Productions | 
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC | 
| Release | December 6, 1978 | 
Steel Cowboy is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin and Melanie Griffith. It was originally broadcast on NBC on December 6, 1978.[1]
Plot
With his marriage, sanity and livelihood on the line, an independent trucker and his buddy agree to haul a load of stolen cattle for a black marketer.
Cast
- James Brolin as Clayton Pfanner
- Rip Torn as K.W. Hicks
- Jennifer Warren as Jesse Pfanner
- Strother Martin as Pinky Pincus
- Melanie Griffith as Johnnie
- Julie Cobb as Gloria
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the film had some "nice characterizations but precious little story."[2]
It was the 42nd highest rated show of the week.[3]
References
External links
- Steel Cowboy at TCMDB
- Steel Cowboy at BFI
- Steel Cowboy at IMDb
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