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3 Reception  





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Steel Cowboy
GenreDrama
Written byDouglas Wheeler
Bill Kerby
Directed byHarvey Laidman
StarringJames Brolin
Rip Torn
Jennifer Warren
Strother Martin
Melanie Griffith
Music byCharles Bernstein
Juice Newton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersTony Converse
Roger Gimbel
ProducerR.J. Louis
CinematographyFrank Holgate
EditorAaron Stell
Running time90 minutes
Production companiesEMI Films
Roger Gimbel Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 6, 1978 (1978-12-06)

Steel Cowboy is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin and Melanie Griffith. It was originally broadcast on NBC on December 6, 1978.[1]

Plot

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With his marriage, sanity and livelihood on the line, an independent trucker and his buddy agree to haul a load of stolen cattle for a black marketer.

Cast

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Reception

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The Los Angeles Times said the film had some "nice characterizations but precious little story."[2]

It was the 42nd highest rated show of the week.[3]

References

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  1. ^ FILM CLIPS: Brolin's Career in High Gear Kilday, Gregg. Los Angeles Times22 Mar 1978: g11.
  • ^ TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Steel Cowboy'--Discouraging Herd Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 6 Dec 1978: h34.
  • ^ CBS' Specials Tie Up a First-Place Package Los Angeles Times 13 Dec 1978: 34.
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