J. W. Coop
J. W. Coop is a 1972 American Western film set in the world of the modern American rodeo circuit. It stars and was directed by Cliff Robertson who also co-produced and co-scripted the film.[2] Featuring footage from actual rodeo events, it was made with the cooperation of the Rodeo Cowboys Association (which became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1975).
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Directed by | Cliff Robertson |
Produced by | Bruce Graham Cliff Robertson |
Written by | Gary Cartwright Cliff Robertson Bud Shrake |
Starring | Cliff Robertson |
Music by | Don Randi |
Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
Edited by | Alex Beaton |
Production company | Robertson and Associates |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $736,000[1] |
Plot
Robertson's title character is a professional cowboy who wants to work the rodeo circuit and is given the chance by a rodeo impresario: this stroke of luck after he is released from jail for the passing of bad checks. He then hits the road with a few friends and a girl who likes Coop. Upon breaking into the circuit, Coop must prove he is good, but doing so is not easy.
Cast
- Cliff Robertson as J.W. Coop
- Geraldine Page as Mama
- Cristina Ferrare as Bean
- R. G. Armstrong as Jim Sawyer
- R. L. Armstrong as Tooter Watson
- John Crawford as Rancher
- Wade Crosby as Billy Sol Gibbs
- Marjorie Durant Dye as Big Marge
- Paul Harper as Warden Morgan
- Son Hooker as Motorcycle Cop
- Richard Kennedy as Sheriff
- Bruce Kirby as Diesel Tanker Driver
- Larry Mahan as Himself
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References
- A. H. (July 16, 1972). "Cliff robertson flies the 'coop' to glory". New York Times. ProQuest 119540258.
- Canby, Vincent. "New York Times: J. W. Coop". NY Times. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
External links
- J. W. Coop on IMDb
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