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The Electric Horseman (1979)

★ 6.4PG120 minDirector: Sydney Pollack

1979 film by Sydney Pollack

The Electric Horseman is a 1979 American Western comedy-drama film starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda and directed by Sydney Pollack. The film is about a former rodeo champion who is hired by a cereal company to become its spokesperson, and then runs away on a $12 million electric-lit horse and costume he is given to promote it in Las Vegas after he finds that the horse has been abused.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Electric Horseman about?
The Electric Horseman (1979) — Sonny Steele used to be a rodeo star, but his next appearance is to be on a Las Vegas stage, wearing a suit covered in lights, advertising a breakfast cereal. When he finds out they are going drug the horse in case its too frisky, he rides off into the desert...
Is The Electric Horseman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Electric Horseman scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.