
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
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
Michael Ahnemann
Michael Ahnemann
Laurindo Almeida
Michael Ahnemann
Gary Schlosser, Michael Ahnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Schlosser
Producer
Michael Ahnemann
Director
Michael Ahnemann
Writer
Michael Ahnemann
Producer
Michael Ahnemann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
