Urban Cowboy
“Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Urban Cowboy - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-19
Top Cast
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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
Johnny Lee
Himself
Bonnie Raitt
Herself
Betty Murphy
Bud's Mom
Charlie Daniels
Himself
Ed Geldart
Bud's Dad
Leah Geldart
Bud's Sister
Keith Clemons
Bud's Brother
Howard Norman
Bud's Brother
Sheryl Briedel
Lou Sue
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$53.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.33x
+$43.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges, Aaron Latham
- Original Title
- Urban Cowboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $53.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bridges
James Bridges, Aaron Latham
Reynaldo Villalobos
David Rawlins
Robert Evans, Irving Azoff, C.O. Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
James Bridges
Director
James Bridges
Screenplay
Robert Evans
Producer
David Rawlins
Editor
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Aaron Latham
Screenplay
Irving Azoff
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Urban Cowboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Urban Cowboy about?
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.
Who directed Urban Cowboy?
Urban Cowboy was directed by James Bridges.
Who stars in Urban Cowboy?
The principal cast of Urban Cowboy includes John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin.
When was Urban Cowboy released and how long is it?
Urban Cowboy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Urban Cowboy?
Urban Cowboy had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $53.3M at the worldwide box office (5.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Urban Cowboy?
Urban Cowboy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).