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The Cowboys (1972)

All they wanted was their chance to be men... and he gave it to them.

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Released January 13, 1972Runtime 2h 14mDirector Mark Rydell

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.

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Cast of The Cowboys

John Wayne

John Wayne

Wil Andersen
Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

Jebediah Nightlinger
Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Long Hair
Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Kate
Alfred Barker Jr.

Alfred Barker Jr.

Cowboy Fats
Nicolas Beauvy

Nicolas Beauvy

Cowboy Dan
Steve Benedict

Steve Benedict

Cowboy Steve
Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine

Cowboy Slim Honeycutt
Norman Howell

Norman Howell

Cowboy Weedy
Stephen R. Hudis

Stephen R. Hudis

Cowboy Charlie Schwartz
A Martinez

A Martinez

Cowboy Cimarron
Clay O'Brien

Clay O'Brien

Cowboy Hardy Fimps

About The Cowboys

Where can I watch The Cowboys?

The Cowboys is currently streaming in the United States on MGM Plus, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Who stars in The Cowboys?

The Cowboys stars John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Alfred Barker Jr..

Who directed The Cowboys?

The Cowboys was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is The Cowboys?

The Cowboys has a runtime of 2h 14m.

What is The Cowboys about?

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.