The Electric Horseman
“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”
Synopsis
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Electric Horseman (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Sonny
Jane Fonda
Hallie
Valerie Perrine
Charlotta
Willie Nelson
Wendell
John Saxon
Hunt Sears
Nicolas Coster
Fitzgerald
Allan Arbus
Danny
Wilford Brimley
Farmer
Will Hare
Gus
Basil Hoffman
Toland
Timothy Scott
Leroy
James B. Sikking
Dietrich
James Kline
Tommy
Frank Speiser
Bernie
Quinn K. Redeker
Bud Broderick
Lois Hamilton
Joanna Camden
Sarah Harris
Lucinda
Tasha Zemrus
Louise
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.94x
+$49.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Garland
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Electric Horseman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions, Wildwood Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Pollack
Robert Garland
Dave Grusin
Owen Roizman
Sheldon Kahn
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Ray Stark
Producer
Sydney Pollack
Director
Robert Garland
Screenplay
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Electric Horseman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Electric Horseman about?
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
Who directed The Electric Horseman?
The Electric Horseman was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in The Electric Horseman?
The principal cast of The Electric Horseman includes Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson, John Saxon.
When was The Electric Horseman released and how long is it?
The Electric Horseman was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Electric Horseman?
The Electric Horseman had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $61.8M at the worldwide box office (4.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Electric Horseman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Electric Horseman was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Electric Horseman?
The Electric Horseman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).