The Cowboy and the Frenchman
A grizzled, hard-of-hearing cowboy, Slim, and his two friends, Dusty and Pete, capture a mysterious, well-dressed Frenchman.
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About The Cowboy and the Frenchman
The Cowboy and the Frenchman is a 1988 English-language comedy and western film directed by David Lynch. The cast is led by Harry Dean Stanton, Frederic Golchan, Tracey Walter. It has a runtime of 0h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Cowboy and the Frenchman was produced by Erato Films, Fígaro Films, and Socpresse and made in United States of America and France. It was released on October 26, 1988.
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writers
- David Lynch
- Release date
- October 26, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Production
- Erato Films, Fígaro Films, Socpresse
The Cowboy and the Frenchman cast & crew
The Cowboy and the Frenchman was directed by David Lynch and written by David Lynch.
The cast features Harry Dean Stanton as Slim, Frederic Golchan as Pierre the Frenchman, Tracey Walter as Dusty, Jack Nance as Pete, Michael Horse as Broken Feather, and Rick Guillory as Howdy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Frederick Elmes and it was produced by Daniel Toscan du Plantier and Pierre-Olivier Bardet.
Is The Cowboy and the Frenchman worth watching?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and western, The Cowboy and the Frenchman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Cowboy and the Frenchman
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
The Cowboy and the Frenchman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cowboy and the Frenchman in United States?
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▸What language is The Cowboy and the Frenchman in?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cowboy and the Frenchman?
The Cowboy and the Frenchman runs 0 hours 27 minutes (27 minutes).
▸What is The Cowboy and the Frenchman rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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