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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 |
The Great American Cowboy is a 1973 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]