Urban Cowboy

Synopsis

After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

Release date

06 Jun 1980

Directed by

James Bridges

Runtime

2h 9m

Cast

John Travolta

Bud Davis

Debra Winger

Sissy

Scott Glenn

Wes

Madolyn Smith Osborne

Pam

Barry Corbin

Uncle Bob

Brooke Alderson

Aunt Corene

Cooper Huckabee

Marshall

James Gammon

Steve Strange

Mickey Gilley

Himself

JL

Johnny Lee

Himself

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Betty Murphy

Bud's Mom