The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Synopsis
A grizzled, hard-of-hearing cowboy, Slim, and his two friends, Dusty and Pete, capture a mysterious, well-dressed Frenchman.
Top Cast
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Harry Dean Stanton
Slim
Frederic Golchan
Pierre the Frenchman
Tracey Walter
Dusty
Jack Nance
Pete
Michael Horse
Broken Feather
Rick Guillory
Howdy
Marie Laurin
French Girl
Patrick Houser
Gun Twirler
Eddy Dixon
Rock-a-Billy Guy
Magali Alvarado
Beehive Western Gal
Ann Sophie
Beehive Western Gal
Robyn Sumners
Beehive Western Gal
Kathy Dean
Singer
Leslie Cook
Singer
Manette LaChance
Singer
Kelly Radusch
Dancer
Michelle Rudy
Dancer
Debra Seitz
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch
- Original Score
- Eddy Dixon, Jacques Offenbach, Radio Ranch Straight Shooters
- Original Title
- The Cowboy and the Frenchman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Erato Films, Fígaro Films, Socpresse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch
Eddy Dixon, Jacques Offenbach, Radio Ranch Straight Shooters
Frederick Elmes
Scott Chestnut
Daniel Toscan du Plantier, Pierre-Olivier Bardet, Paul Cameron
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Nancy Martinelli
Costume Design
Nancy Martinelli
Production Design
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Writer
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Scott Chestnut
Editor
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Producer
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cowboy and the Frenchman about?
A grizzled, hard-of-hearing cowboy, Slim, and his two friends, Dusty and Pete, capture a mysterious, well-dressed Frenchman.
Who directed The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The principal cast of The Cowboy and the Frenchman includes Harry Dean Stanton, Frederic Golchan, Tracey Walter, Jack Nance, Michael Horse.
When was The Cowboy and the Frenchman released and how long is it?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cowboy and the Frenchman was composed by Eddy Dixon, Jacques Offenbach, Radio Ranch Straight Shooters.