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Cowboy

Synopsis

Cowboy is a 1966 American short documentary film directed by Michael Ahnemann and produced by Ahnemann and Gary Schlosser. At a ranch in Tehachapi, California, a husband and father lives the life of a modern cowboy. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1966

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Ahnemann
Screenplay & Story
Michael Ahnemann
Original Score
Laurindo Almeida
Original Title
Cowboy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
17m
Production Studios
U.S. Information Agency

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Ahnemann

Screenplay & Story

Michael Ahnemann

Original Score & Music

Laurindo Almeida

Film Editing

Michael Ahnemann

Producers

Gary Schlosser, Michael Ahnemann

Department Leadership Roster

Gary Schlosser

Producer

Michael Ahnemann

Director

Michael Ahnemann

Writer

Michael Ahnemann

Producer

Michael Ahnemann

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cowboy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cowboy about?

Cowboy is a 1966 American short documentary film directed by Michael Ahnemann and produced by Ahnemann and Gary Schlosser. At a ranch in Tehachapi, California, a husband and father lives the life of a modern cowboy. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Who directed Cowboy?

Cowboy was directed by Michael Ahnemann.

Who stars in Cowboy?

The principal cast of Cowboy includes Not specified.

When was Cowboy released and how long is it?

Cowboy was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 17m.

Who composed the musical score for Cowboy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Cowboy was composed by Laurindo Almeida.