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Aug 14, 1974 · A 1974 film about the rivalry between two rodeo riders, Larry Mahan and Phil Lyne, for the world championship. The film features stunning rodeo action, narration by Joel McCrea, and comparisons between modern and old-time cowboys.
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- Documentary, Sport
- Kieth Merrill
- 1974-08-14
The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 documentary film about the sport of rodeo in the United States. It focuses on the battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. The film won the 1974 Academy Award for best documentary feature.
- 89 min
The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 documentary film about the sport of rodeo. The film, which was directed by Kieth Merrill, [5] is notable for its use of experimental editing and camera techniques. [6]
A documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as they compete for the National Finals Rodeo Championship. The film also explores the lives and challenges of other professional rodeo riders and workers across the country.
The Great American Cowboy. Filmmaker Kieth Merrill chronicles the hardened lives of professional American rodeo riders and workers as they travel across the...
- Kieth Merrill
- Larry Mahan, Phil Lyne
The Great American Cowboy (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys.
