The Electric Horseman (1979)

He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

Cast (53)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Robert Redford

Sonny

Jane Fonda

Hallie

Valerie Perrine

Charlotta

Willie Nelson

Wendell

John Saxon

Hunt Sears

Nicolas Coster

Fitzgerald

Allan Arbus

Danny

Wilford Brimley

Farmer

Will Hare

Gus

Basil Hoffman

Toland

Timothy Scott

Leroy

James B. Sikking

Dietrich

J

James Kline

Tommy

F

Frank Speiser

Bernie

Quinn K. Redeker

Bud Broderick

Lois Hamilton

Joanna Camden

S

Sarah Harris

Lucinda

Tasha Zemrus

Louise

J

James Novak

Dennis

D

Debra L. Maxwell

Convention Hostess

M

Michele Heyeden

Sunny Angel

R

Robin Timm

Model Narrator

Patricia Blair

Fashion Narrator

G

Gary M. Fox

Bellman

R

Richard Perlmutter

Desk Clerk

C

Carol Eileen Montgomery

Carol

T

Theresa Ann Dent

Ranch Breakfast Model

P

Perry Sheehan

Mrs. George Phillips

S

Sarge Allen

Mr. Phillips

S

Sylvie Strause

Matron

R

Richard Knoll

Dealer

A

Angelo Giouzelis

Maitre D'

M

Mark Jamison

Major Domo

Brendan Kelly

Grocer

S

Sheila B. Wakely

Store Clerk

X

X.V. Kelly

Sheriff

G

Gary Shermaine

Trucker

G

Gary Liddiard

Townsman

J

Jerry Kurland

Ampco Personnel

J

J. Carlton Adair

Ampco Personnel

C

Charles J. Monahan

Ampco Personnel

G

George W. Etter

Ampco Personnel

R

Raymond G. Maupin

Ampco Personnel

B

Bob C. Barrett

Ampco Personnel

R

Red McIlvaine

Reporter

F

Frank Nicholas

Reporter

J

Johnny Magnus

Reporter

V

Vic Vallaro

Reporter

B

Bob Bailey

Reporter

Roger Lowe

Reporter

B

Bernie Pollack

Blackjack Player Watching Sonny Ride (uncredited)

Sydney Pollack

Man Who Makes Pass at Alice (uncredited)

Tom Willett

Pedestrian Walking Past Sonny's Cadillac (uncredited)

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