The Electric Horseman(1979)
He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...
The Electric Horseman Synopsis
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.
The Electric Horseman (1979) is a drama, romance, comedy and western film directed by Sydney Pollack, released on December 21, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine and Willie Nelson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 172 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers:
- Robert Garland
- Producers:
- Ray Stark
- Cinematographer:
- Owen Roizman
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions, Wildwood Enterprises
- Budget:
- $12,500,000
- Revenue:
- $61,801,971
- Status:
- Released
The Electric Horseman (1979) Trailer
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The Electric Horseman Videos & Clips
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The Electric Horseman (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Teaser
The Electric Horseman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Redford
as Sonny
Jane Fonda
as Hallie
Valerie Perrine
as Charlotta
Willie Nelson
as Wendell
John Saxon
as Hunt Sears
Nicolas Coster
as Fitzgerald
Allan Arbus
as Danny
Wilford Brimley
as Farmer
Will Hare
as Gus
Basil Hoffman
as Toland
Timothy Scott
as Leroy
James B. Sikking
as Dietrich
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack, written by Robert Garland, produced by Ray Stark.
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The Electric Horseman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 172 ratings.
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The Electric Horseman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Electric Horseman online?
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The Electric Horseman (1979) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Electric Horseman?
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The main cast of The Electric Horseman (1979) includes Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson and John Saxon. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Electric Horseman released?
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The Electric Horseman was released on December 21, 1979 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Electric Horseman worth watching?
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The Electric Horseman (1979) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 172 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Electric Horseman?
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Yes. The official The Electric Horseman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.