Silicon Cowboys
“They risked their future to create ours...”
Synopsis
Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.
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Silicon Cowboys Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Cohen, Steven Leckart, Rod Canion
- Original Title
- Silicon Cowboys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fancy Film Post Services, Zipper Bros Films, Campfire Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Cohen
Jason Cohen, Steven Leckart, Rod Canion
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Cohen
Director
Jason Cohen
Writer
Steven Leckart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silicon Cowboys
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What is Silicon Cowboys about?
Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.
Who directed Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys was directed by Jason Cohen.
Who stars in Silicon Cowboys?
The principal cast of Silicon Cowboys includes Rod Canion, Bill Murto, Jim Harris, Bill Fargo, Hugh Barnes.
When was Silicon Cowboys released and how long is it?
Silicon Cowboys was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is Silicon Cowboys based on a book or true story?
Silicon Cowboys is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Rod Canion".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).