The Great American Cowboy
1974 American film
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The Great American Cowboy is a 1974 documentary film about the sport of rodeo. The film, which was directed by Kieth Merrill,[5] is notable for its use of experimental editing and camera techniques.[6] The film focuses on the 1973 battle for the Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA) all-around world championship race between seasoned veteran rodeo star Larry Mahan and more recent champion Phil Lyne. Voiceover narration is provided by Hollywood actor Joel McCrea.[7] The film won the 1974 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[8]
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| Directed by | Kieth Merrill |
| Written by | Douglas Kent Hall |
| Produced by | Kieth Merrill[1] |
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| Narrated by | Joel McCrea[2] |
| Cinematography | Reed Smoot |
| Edited by | Kieth Merrill |
| Music by | Harold Farberman |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000 |
See also
- List of American films of 1974
- Amazon, the 1997 short film that earned Merrill his second Oscar nomination
