259 votes ~ IMDB
Sanford Productions (III)
Storyline & Context :
Released in 1972, The Cowboys captures the essence of great Western and Adventure filmmaking with compelling characters and an engaging storyline that keeps audiences invested. "Alltheywantedwastheirchancetobemen...andhegaveittothem."—This1972Western,Adventure,Drama,ActionproductionfromSanfordProductions(III)bringsauniqueperspectivetothescreen.Whenhiscattlemenabandonhimforthegoldfields,rancherWilAndersenisforcedtotakeonacollectionofyoungboysashiscowboysinordertogethisherdtomarketintimetoavoidfinancialdisaster.Theboyslearntodoaman'sjobunderAndersen'stutelage,however,neitherhenortheboysknowthatagangofcattlethievesisstalkingthem.FeaturingatalentedcastincludingJohnWayne,RoscoeLeeBrowne,BruceDern,theprojectdeliversacompellingmovieexperience.
