The Electric Horseman
PG“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”
1979·122 min·Released
Studio: Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions, Universal Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
6.1TMDb
Theatrical Dec 21, 1979
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
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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Crew
DirectorSydney Pollack
WriterRobert Garland
Cast
Robert Redford
Sonny
Jane Fonda
Hallie
Valerie Perrine
Charlotta
Willie Nelson
Wendell
John Saxon
Hunt Sears
Nicolas Coster
Fitzgerald
Allan Arbus
Danny
Wilford Brimley
Farmer
Will Hare
Gus
Basil Hoffman
Toland
Timothy Scott
Leroy
James B. Sikking
Dietrich
James Kline
Tommy
Frank Speiser
Bernie
Quinn K. Redeker
Bud Broderick
Lois Hamilton
Joanna Camden
Sarah Harris
Lucinda
Tasha Zemrus
Louise
James Novak
Dennis
Debra L. Maxwell
Convention Hostess
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Keywords
rodeohorsedopinglovecowboy
Details
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$62M
TMDb Votes
165
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026