J. W. Coop
J. W. Coop | |
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Film poster | |
Directed by | Cliff Robertson |
Produced by |
Bruce Graham Cliff Robertson |
Written by |
Gary Cartwright Cliff Robertson Bud Shrake |
Starring | Cliff Robertson |
Music by | Don Randi |
Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
Edited by | Alex Beaton |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
J. W. Coop is a 1972 American Western film set in the world of the modern American rodeo circuit. It stars and was directed by Cliff Robertson who also co-scripted the film.[1] Featuring footage from actual rodeo events, it was made with the cooperation of the Rodeo Cowboys Association (which became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1975).
Plot
Robertson's title character is a professional cowboy who wants to work the rodeo circuit and is given the chance by a rodeo impresario: this stroke of luck after he is released from jail for the passing of bad checks. He then hits the road with a few friends and a girl who likes Coop. Upon breaking into the circuit, Coop must prove he is good, but doing so is not easy.
Cast
- Cliff Robertson - J.W. Coop
- Geraldine Page - Mama
- Cristina Ferrare - Bean
- R. G. Armstrong - Jim Sawyer
- R. L. Armstrong - Tooter Watson
- John Crawford - Rancher
- Wade Crosby - Billy Sol Gibbs
- Marjorie Durant - Big Marge (as Marjorie Durant Dye)
- Paul Harper - Warden Morgan
- Son Hooker - Motorcycle Cop
- Richard Kennedy - Sheriff
- Bruce Kirby - Diesel Tanker Driver
- Larry Mahan - Himself
- Mary-Robin Redd - Bonnie May
- Dennis Reiners - Billy Hawkins
See also
References
- ↑ Canby, Vincent. "New York Times: J. W. Coop". NY Times. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
External links
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