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… Read more
33% ★★☆☆☆ (13,792)
Urban Cowboy
Where to watch: Paramount
Movie · Drama · Romance · PG
1980 · 2h 12m · ★ 33% (14K)
Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.
Director: James Bridges
Starring: John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn
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.
Director
James Bridges
Production
Paramount Pictures
Cast
John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin, Brooke Alderson, Cooper Huckabee, James Gammon, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Bonnie Raitt, Betty Murphy, Charlie Daniels, Ed Geldart, Leah Geldart, Keith Clemons, Howard Norman, Sheryl Briedel, Sean Lawler, Gator Conley