Convict Cowboy
“They held on for glory. They held on for freedom.”
Synopsis
New inmate Clay Treyton, doing time for fisticuffs, is sent to a Montana ranch where prisoners spend time working with horses. Encouraged by the warden, the men ride in prison rodeos, and murderer Ry Weston, an ex-pro horseman, is the team's top performer. Clay and Ry become friends, exchanging lessons about horses and life. But when prison black marketeers start leaning on Ry, the men have more than rodeos to worry about.
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Kyle Chandler in Convict Cowboy clip 1
Type: Clip • Published 2006-10-29
Top Cast
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Jon Voight
Ry Weston
Kyle Chandler
Clay Treyton
Marcia Gay Harden
Maggie Sinclair
Ben Gazzara
Warden Ferguson
Glenn Plummer
Jimmy Letrall
Stephen McHattie
Jegge Neff
Brent Woolsey
Cody Stavert
Michael Tiernan
Luke Cutter
Blu Mankuma
Warden Bill Ranner
Dean Wray
Earl
Jim Baker
Billy
Tom Heaton
Lon
Jeremy Ratchford
Bob
Bill Croft
Bishop
Zook Matthews
Savoy
Josiah Rise
Load
Tyrone Benskin
Curtis Sykes
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Otis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Holcomb
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Way, Jim Lindsay
- Original Score
- David Bell
- Original Title
- Convict Cowboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Holcomb
Rick Way, Jim Lindsay
David Bell
James L. Carter
Christopher Nelson
Frederick Schneier, Norman S. Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Holcomb
Director
Rick Way
Writer
Jim Lindsay
Writer
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Norman S. Powell
Producer
David Bell
Original Music Composer
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Christopher Nelson
Editor
Brent Woolsey
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Convict Cowboy
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What is Convict Cowboy about?
New inmate Clay Treyton, doing time for fisticuffs, is sent to a Montana ranch where prisoners spend time working with horses. Encouraged by the warden, the men ride in prison rodeos, and murderer Ry Weston, an ex-pro horseman, is the team's top performer. Clay and Ry become friends, exchanging lessons about horses and life. But when prison black marketeers start leaning on Ry, the men have more than rodeos to worry about.
Who directed Convict Cowboy?
Convict Cowboy was directed by Rod Holcomb.
Who stars in Convict Cowboy?
The principal cast of Convict Cowboy includes Jon Voight, Kyle Chandler, Marcia Gay Harden, Ben Gazzara, Glenn Plummer.
When was Convict Cowboy released and how long is it?
Convict Cowboy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Convict Cowboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Convict Cowboy was composed by David Bell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Convict Cowboy?
Convict Cowboy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).