Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorJames Bridges
WriterJames Bridges, Aaron Latham
Cast
John Travolta
Bud Davis
Debra Winger
Sissy
Scott Glenn
Wes
Madolyn Smith Osborne
Pam
Barry Corbin
Uncle Bob
Brooke Alderson
Aunt Corene
Cooper Huckabee
Marshall
James Gammon
Steve Strange
Mickey Gilley
Himself
Johnny Lee
Himself
Bonnie Raitt
Herself
Betty Murphy
Bud's Mom
Charlie Daniels
Himself
Ed Geldart
Bud's Dad
Leah Geldart
Bud's Sister
Keith Clemons
Bud's Brother
Howard Norman
Bud's Brother
Sheryl Briedel
Lou Sue
Sean Lawler
Willie
Gator Conley
Gator
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Keywords
texasslice of lifeblue collarnewlywedmarital problemoil field
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$53M
TMDb Votes
270
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026