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Still from Rodeo — Rodeo (1969) — Carroll BallardPhotographed by Caleb Deschanel

Poster for Rodeo

Carroll Ballard

Rodeo

United States / English / 1969 / 20m

Documentary Action Shorts

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Synopsis

This twenty-minute documentary from 1969 follows champion bull rider Larry Mahan as he competes in the 1968 National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City.

Credits

Crew

DirectorCarroll Ballard

CinematographerCaleb Deschanel

ComposerRichard Rosmini

EditorJoe Ravetz

Cast

Rodeo (1969) | Criteria