The Great American Cowboy_
"How far can a man push? How much can a man endure?"
The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys. Features incredible "in-the-saddle" photography.
Starring
Joel McCrea
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Great American Cowboy was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea...
The Great American Cowboy is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
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What is The Great American Cowboy about?
The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys. Features incredible "in-the-saddle" photography.
How long is The Great American Cowboy?
The Great American Cowboy has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Great American Cowboy?
The cast of The Great American Cowboy includes Joel McCrea.
What is the rating of The Great American Cowboy?
The Great American Cowboy has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary
