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The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 documentary film about the sport of rodeo. The film, which was directed by Kieth Merrill, is notable for its use of experimental editing and camera techniques.
Apr 30, 2017 · The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 documentary film about the sport of rodeo in the United States. It focuses on the battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. The film won the 1974 Academy Award for best documentary feature.
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Aug 14, 1974 · The Great American Cowboy: Directed by Kieth Merrill. With Larry Mahan, Phil Lyne, Joel McCrea. A documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as the two vie for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title.
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- Documentary, Sport
- Kieth Merrill
- 1974-08-14
The battle between two rodeo stars for the world championship: veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne. Narrated by Cowboy Hall of Fame actor Joel Mc Crea, this Academy Award-winning documentary takes the viewer inside the rodeo arena with today's cowboys.
Filmmaker Kieth Merrill chronicles the hardened lives of professional American rodeo riders and workers as they travel across the country and participate in grueling events.
The Great American Cowboy. 1973. 1 hr 30 mins. Documentary. G. Watchlist. Oscar-winning study of the artistry and violence in rodeo competition and a battle for the world all-around cowboy...
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The Great American Cowboy. Filmmaker Kieth Merrill chronicles the hardened lives of professional American rodeo riders and workers as they travel across the country and...
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