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Rodeo

IMDb 7.0

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"A view of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City."

Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.

DocumentaryAction
RodeoOklahomaBullCowboyBull RidingShort Film

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What is Rodeo (1969) about?

Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a…

Who stars in Rodeo?

Rodeo stars Larry Mahan, Freckles Brown. The film was directed by Carroll Ballard.

How long is Rodeo?

Rodeo has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated NR.

Is Rodeo worth watching?

Rodeo holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Documentary, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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