Rodeo (1969)
A view of the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.
Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.
Director: Carroll Ballard
Genre: Documentary, Action
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: July 10, 1969
Cast
Music: Richard Rosmini
Cinematography: Caleb Deschanel
Editing: Joe Ravetz
Production: Concepts Unlimited
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
rodeo, oklahoma, bull, cowboy, bull riding, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rodeo about?
- Shot in four days during the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City, this lyrical documentary takes you inside the arena atop a 2800 lb bull. Watch Freckles Brown, a legendary cowboy, conferring with a young Larry Mahan, the previous year's champion and see crowd favorite Myrtis Dightman trying to hold his own in a dramatic ride. "Rodeo" shows the classic struggle of man against beast, a matter of life and death. Dick Rosmini's hypnotizing folk-fusion soundtrack and an intricate sound mix add to the climatic result.
- Who directed Rodeo?
- Rodeo was directed by Carroll Ballard.
- Who stars in Rodeo?
- Rodeo stars Larry Mahan, Freckles Brown.
- How long is Rodeo?
- Rodeo has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Rodeo?
- Rodeo is a Documentary, Action film.
- What is the budget of Rodeo?
- Rodeo had a budget of $20,000.
- Where was Rodeo produced?
- Rodeo was produced in United States of America.