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Midnight Cowboy (1969)

โ€œFor those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,687 votes 1h 53m nc-17 Drama

#5 of 12 films from 1969 #813 of 3759 in drama

Directed by John Schlesinger ยท Written by Waldo Salt, James Leo Herlihy

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Overview

Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Ratso
Jon Voightas Joe Buck
Sylvia Milesas Cass
John McGiveras Mr. O'Daniel
Brenda Vaccaroas Shirley
Barnard Hughesas Towny
Ruth Whiteas Sally Buck
Jennifer Saltas Annie
Gilman Rankinas Woodsy Niles
Gary Owensas Little Joe
T. Tom Marlowas Little Joe
George Eppersenas Ralph
Al Scottas Cafeteria Manager
Linda Davisas Mother on the Bus

Facts

Release dateMay 25, 1969
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1969 average of 116 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,600,000
Box office$44,785,053 (12.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0064665

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Marathon ManMarathon Man1976 ยท โ˜… 7.2 ยท 2h 6m

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Questions

How long is Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Midnight Cowboy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,687 votes, which places it #5 of 12 films released in 1969 in this index (top 67%) and #813 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Marathon Man (1976).
Who stars in Midnight Cowboy?
Dustin Hoffman as Ratso; Jon Voight as Joe Buck; Sylvia Miles as Cass; John McGiver as Mr. O'Daniel; Brenda Vaccaro as Shirley; Barnard Hughes as Towny.
What is Midnight Cowboy rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Midnight Cowboy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44971.

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