
Cowboys and Angels
Synopsis
A private investigator is hired to bring a man's 16-year-old runaway daughter back home, but has second thoughts about his job when he sees the man beat his daughter. This is James Gray's student thesis film from the University of Southern California.
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May 15, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- John Albert
- Original Title
- Cowboys and Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Gray
John Albert
Shane Liem, Thomas Trail
Glenn Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
James Gray
Director
Glenn Cowan
Editor
John Albert
Writer
Shane Liem
Director of Photography
Thomas Trail
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboys and Angels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cowboys and Angels about?
A private investigator is hired to bring a man's 16-year-old runaway daughter back home, but has second thoughts about his job when he sees the man beat his daughter. This is James Gray's student thesis film from the University of Southern California.
Who directed Cowboys and Angels?
Cowboys and Angels was directed by James Gray.
Who stars in Cowboys and Angels?
The principal cast of Cowboys and Angels includes Jace Kent, Dionne Barnes, Harold Cannon, Sara Melson, James Nixon.
When was Cowboys and Angels released and how long is it?
Cowboys and Angels was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 12m.




















