Silicon Cowboys(2016)
They risked their future to create ours...
Silicon Cowboys Synopsis
Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.
Silicon Cowboys (2016) is a documentary film directed by Jason Cohen, released on September 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Rod Canion, Bill Murto, Jim Harris and Bill Fargo. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Cohen
- Writers:
- Steven Leckart, Jason Cohen, Rod Canion
- Production:
- Fancy Film Post Services, Zipper Bros Films, Campfire Studios
- Status:
- Released
Silicon Cowboys (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Silicon Cowboys before you stream it.
Silicon Cowboys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Canion
as Self
Bill Murto
as Self
- Jim Harris
Jim Harris
as Self
- Bill Fargo
Bill Fargo
as Self
- Hugh Barnes
Hugh Barnes
as Self
- Gary Stimac
Gary Stimac
as Self
- Steve Flannigan
Steve Flannigan
as Self
- Mike Swavely
Mike Swavely
as Self
- Karen Walker
Karen Walker
as Self
- Ben Rosen
Ben Rosen
as Self
- Ross Cooley
Ross Cooley
as Self
- Steve Ullrich
Steve Ullrich
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jason Cohen, written by Steven Leckart, Jason Cohen and Rod Canion.
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Silicon Cowboys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 83 ratings.
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Silicon Cowboys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silicon Cowboys online?
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Silicon Cowboys (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Silicon Cowboys?
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The main cast of Silicon Cowboys (2016) includes Rod Canion, Bill Murto, Jim Harris, Bill Fargo and Hugh Barnes. The film was directed by Jason Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silicon Cowboys released?
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Silicon Cowboys was released on September 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Silicon Cowboys worth watching?
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Silicon Cowboys (2016) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Silicon Cowboys?
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Yes. The official Silicon Cowboys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.