Still from Midnight Cowboy — Midnight Cowboy (1969) — John SchlesingerPhotographed by Adam Holender

John Schlesinger

Midnight Cowboy

Name: Midnight Cowboy
Genre: Drama
Released: 1969
Duration: 113 min

United States / English / 1969 / 1h 53m

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Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №925
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Synopsis

Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.

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Alden Ehrenreich

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Anton Corbijn

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Susanna Hoffs

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Ben Sinclair

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Matthew Modine

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Schlesinger

WriterWaldo Salt

CinematographerAdam Holender

ComposerJohn Barry, Toots Thielemans

EditorHugh A. Robertson

ProducerJerome Hellman

Cast

Jon Voightas Joe Buck

Dustin Hoffmanas Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo

Sylvia Milesas Cass

John McGiveras Mr. O'Daniel

Brenda Vaccaroas Shirley

Barnard Hughesas Towny

Ruth Whiteas Sally Buck

Jennifer Saltas Annie

Gilman Rankinas Woodsy Niles

Gary Owensas Little Joe

T. Tom Marlowas Little Joe

George Eppersenas Ralph

Al Scottas Cafeteria Manager

Linda Davisas Mother on the Bus

J.T. Mastersas Old Cow-Hand

Arlene Reederas The Old Lady

Georgann Johnsonas Rich Lady

Jonathan Krameras Jackie

Anthony Hollandas TV Bishop

Bob Balabanas The Young Student

Double Feature

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Pacific Heights1990

Both directed by John Schlesinger

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