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Rodeo (1969)

Movie ★ 6.1 20 min

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.

Carroll Ballard Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 10, 1969
Runtime
20 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$20,000
IMDb
tt2041455
Language
Studio
Concepts Unlimited

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rodeo 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 matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.
Who directed Rodeo?
Rodeo was directed by Carroll Ballard.
Who stars in Rodeo?
Rodeo stars Larry Mahan, Freckles Brown.
When was Rodeo released?
Rodeo is a 1969 documentary, action film.
Where can I watch Rodeo?
You can watch Rodeo with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.