J.W. Coop (1971)
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19% want to see it
(48 ratings)
Cliff Robertson wrote, produced, directed and acted the lead in this film about a rodeo performer. The rodeo footage in this film was shot at actual rodeo competitions. Rodeo rider J.W. Coop (Robertson) has just spent ten years in jail for passing bad checks. He comes out and discovers that… More Cliff Robertson wrote, produced, directed and acted the lead in this film about a rodeo performer. The rodeo footage in this film was shot at actual rodeo competitions. Rodeo rider J.W. Coop (Robertson) has just spent ten years in jail for passing bad checks. He comes out and discovers that everything except his crazy mother (Geraldine Page) has changed. Riders don't compete in all-around events anymore, but fly all over the country in private planes to compete in the same event in several rodeos a day. Furthermore, the sexual liberation movement has changed the way women relate to men. He is nonplused to discover a hippyish woman (Cristina Ferrare) who wants a no-strings relationship with him. The idea of health food catches him by surprise, too. Coop wants and needs to win a national rodeo championship, despite all the new challenges he faces. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Cliff Robertson
- Written By
- Cliff Robertson, Bud Shrake
- Genres
- Western, Drama, Classics
PG-13,
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Robertson's effortless natural performance is the film's best asset.
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Cast
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Cliff Robertson
as J.W. Coop
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Geraldine Page
as Mama
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Cristina Ferrare
as Bean
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R.G. Armstrong
as Jim Sawyer
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John Crawford
as Rancher
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R.L. Armstrong
as Tooter Watson
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John Ashby
as Johnny
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Wade Crosby
as Billy Sol
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Sandy Dempsey
as Cabaret Dancer
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Marjorie Durant Dye
as Big Marge
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Judy Farrell
as Barmaid
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Paul Harper
as Warden Morgan
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Son Hooker
as Motorcycle Cop
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Richard Kennedy
as Sheriff
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Charles Knapp
as Bar Owner
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Gus Peters
as Deputy
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Beverly Powers
as Dora Mae
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Mary-Robin Redd
as Bonnie May
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Claude Stroud
as Rodeo Manager
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Taylor Wayne
as Gas Station Attendant
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Larry Mahan
as Himself
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Bruce Kirby
as Diesel Driver
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Jay W. MacIntosh
as Housewife
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Lex Connelly
as Announcer
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Myrtis Dightman
as Myrtis
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Frank Hobbs
as Deacon
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Billy Hogue
as Hogue
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Johnnie Jackson
as Announcer
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Mel Lambert
as Announcer
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Billy Martinelli
as Eddie
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Clem McSpadden
as Announcers
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Dennis Reiners
as Billy Hawkins
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Augie Vallejo
as Hector
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John Wilson
as Rodeo Rider
