Cocaine Cowboys
“It'll Blow You Away!”
Synopsis
A rock band is on the brink of super-stardom. Until now they've juggled their music career with cocaine smuggling. The musicians and their manager wish to sever ties with organized-crime, leave the drug world behind and concentrate on music. They are coerced into doing one last job for the Mob. They lose the $2 million of cocaine and find themselves marked men unless they can fulfill their obligations.
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Cocaine Cowboys (1979)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulli Lommel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulli Lommel, Spencer Compton, Tom Sullivan, Victor Bockris
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Cocaine Cowboys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Summa CGI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulli Lommel
Ulli Lommel, Spencer Compton, Tom Sullivan, Victor Bockris
Elliot Goldenthal
Jochen Breitenstein
Paul Evans
Christopher Francis Giercke
Department Leadership Roster
Ulli Lommel
Director
Ulli Lommel
Screenplay
Spencer Compton
Screenplay
Tom Sullivan
Screenplay
Victor Bockris
Screenplay
Christopher Francis Giercke
Producer
Paul Evans
Editor
Jochen Breitenstein
Director of Photography
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cocaine Cowboys
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What is Cocaine Cowboys about?
A rock band is on the brink of super-stardom. Until now they've juggled their music career with cocaine smuggling. The musicians and their manager wish to sever ties with organized-crime, leave the drug world behind and concentrate on music. They are coerced into doing one last job for the Mob. They lose the $2 million of cocaine and find themselves marked men unless they can fulfill their obligations.
Who directed Cocaine Cowboys?
Cocaine Cowboys was directed by Ulli Lommel.
Who stars in Cocaine Cowboys?
The principal cast of Cocaine Cowboys includes Jack Palance, Tom Sullivan, Andy Warhol, Suzanna Love, Pete Huckabee.
When was Cocaine Cowboys released and how long is it?
Cocaine Cowboys was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Cocaine Cowboys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cocaine Cowboys was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cocaine Cowboys?
Cocaine Cowboys holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).