Rodeo(1969)
A view of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.
Rodeo Synopsis
Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.
Rodeo (1969) is a documentary and action film directed by Carroll Ballard, released on July 10, 1969 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Larry Mahan and Freckles Brown. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Carroll Ballard
- Cinematographer:
- Caleb Deschanel
- Production:
- Concepts Unlimited
- Budget:
- $20,000
- Status:
- Released
Rodeo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Carroll Ballard.
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Rodeo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Rodeo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rodeo online?
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Rodeo (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rodeo?
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The main cast of Rodeo (1969) includes Larry Mahan and Freckles Brown. The film was directed by Carroll Ballard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rodeo released?
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Rodeo was released on July 10, 1969 and runs for 20m.
Is Rodeo worth watching?
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Rodeo (1969) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.