Cocaine Cowboys(1979)
It'll Blow You Away!
Cocaine Cowboys Synopsis
A rock band is on the brink of super-stardom. Until now they've juggled their music career with cocaine smuggling. The musicians and their manager wish to sever ties with organized-crime, leave the drug world behind and concentrate on music. They are coerced into doing one last job for the Mob. They lose the $2 million of cocaine and find themselves marked men unless they can fulfill their obligations.
Cocaine Cowboys (1979) is a drama and crime film directed by Ulli Lommel, released on October 5, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jack Palance, Tom Sullivan, Andy Warhol and Suzanna Love. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Ulli Lommel
- Writers:
- Ulli Lommel, Spencer Compton, Tom Sullivan
- Producers:
- Christopher Francis Giercke
- Cinematographer:
- Jochen Breitenstein
- Composer:
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Production:
- Summa CGI
- Status:
- Released
Cocaine Cowboys (1979) Trailer
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Cocaine Cowboys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Palance
as Raphael
- Tom Sullivan
Tom Sullivan
as Dustin
Andy Warhol
as Self
Suzanna Love
as Lucy
- Pete Huckabee
Pete Huckabee
as Dean
Richard Young
as Terry
Tony Munafo
as Phil
- Richard Bassett
Richard Bassett
as Herman
Tzi Ma
as Jimmy Lee
- Chuck Blackwell
Chuck Blackwell
- Ron Morgan
Ron Morgan
- Chuck Hasley
Chuck Hasley
Key crew
Directed by Ulli Lommel, written by Ulli Lommel, Spencer Compton and Tom Sullivan, produced by Christopher Francis Giercke.
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Cocaine Cowboys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Cocaine Cowboys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cocaine Cowboys online?
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Cocaine Cowboys (1979) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cocaine Cowboys?
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The main cast of Cocaine Cowboys (1979) includes Jack Palance, Tom Sullivan, Andy Warhol, Suzanna Love and Pete Huckabee. The film was directed by Ulli Lommel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cocaine Cowboys released?
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Cocaine Cowboys was released on October 5, 1979 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Cocaine Cowboys worth watching?
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Cocaine Cowboys (1979) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cocaine Cowboys?
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Yes. The official Cocaine Cowboys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.