The Castaway Cowboy
“He tamed the cattle... and the WILD natives of Hawaii.”
Synopsis
A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.
Top Cast
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James Garner
Lincoln Costain
Vera Miles
Henrietta MacAvoy
Eric Shea
Booton 'Little Maca' MacAvoy
Robert Culp
Calvin Bryson
Manu Tupou
Kimo
Gregory Sierra
Marruja
Shug Fisher
Capt. Cary
Kim Kahana
Oka
Buddy Joe Hooker
Boatman
Elizabeth Smith
Liliha (MacAvoy housekeeper)
Nephi Hannemann
Malakoma (witch doctor)
Lito Capiña
Leleo
Ralph Hanalei
Hopu
Lee Woodd
Palani
Luis Delgado
The Hatman (loses hat to Costain)
Patrick Sullivan Burke
Sea captain in poker game
Jerry Velasco
Hawaiian cowboy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Tait
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- The Castaway Cowboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent McEveety
Don Tait, Richard M. Bluel, Hugh Benson
Robert F. Brunner
Andrew Jackson
Cotton Warburton
Ron Miller, Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent McEveety
Director
Don Tait
Screenplay
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
Emily Sundby
Costume Design
Ron Miller
Producer
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
Winston Hibler
Producer
Andrew Jackson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Castaway Cowboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Castaway Cowboy about?
A Wayward Texas cowboy washes up on the beaches of Hawaii and is taken home by an fatherless boy. He saves the family's business while romancing the single mom.
Who directed The Castaway Cowboy?
The Castaway Cowboy was directed by Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in The Castaway Cowboy?
The principal cast of The Castaway Cowboy includes James Garner, Vera Miles, Eric Shea, Robert Culp, Manu Tupou.
When was The Castaway Cowboy released and how long is it?
The Castaway Cowboy was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Castaway Cowboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Castaway Cowboy was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Castaway Cowboy?
The Castaway Cowboy holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).