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Cowboy Up (2000)

Cowboy Up (2000)
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The exciting and dangerous world of professional bull riding provides the backdrop for this drama about the pull between romantic love and a brother's loyalty. Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) dreams of being a star on the professional rodeo circuit, and even though he's learned from experience that bull-riding is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening sport, a long hospital stay after an accident in the ring hasn't dulled his enthusiasm. Ely's father was a champion rider, and his older brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown who looks after Ely as best he can. But family bonds are tested when Ely falls for a woman Hank is in love with (Daryl Hannah), and Ely isn't sure if he can count on his brother's support as he prepares for the most important ride of his life. Ring of Fire also features Pete Postlethwaite, Melinda Dillon, Bo Hopkins, Russell Means, and Molly Ringwald. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Marcus ThomasKiefer Sutherland, (more)
Director(s):
Xavier Koller
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Cowboy Up

The exciting and dangerous world of professional bull riding provides the backdrop for this drama about the pull between romantic love and a brother's loyalty. Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) dreams of being a star on the professional rodeo circuit, and even though he's learned from experience that bull-riding is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening sport, a long hospital stay after an accident in the ring hasn't dulled his enthusiasm. Ely's father was a champion rider, and his older brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown who looks after Ely as best he can. But family bonds are tested when Ely falls for a woman Hank is in love with (Daryl Hannah), and Ely isn't sure if he can count on his brother's support as he prepares for the most important ride of his life. Ring of Fire also features Pete Postlethwaite, Melinda Dillon, Bo Hopkins, Russell Means, and Molly Ringwald. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

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Director(s):
Xavier Koller
Writer(s):
James Redford
Producer(s):
Eugene MussoAl CorleyBart Rosenblatt
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Mild Violence, Profanity, Adult Situations)
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    Warren S.

    A movie will all the right messages, and for the entire family as well. With today’s lack of real family fare, this movie will come as a complete surprise. The premiss is simple..Do the right things for all the right reasons...and it does just that...without being totally sappy...This is a perfect movie for everyone, from age five to 105. Don’t let the western local scare you away. You could have made this film in New York City with the right script changes. It is the message that sells the film. And you get a terrific cast as a bonus . . . Don’t Pass this one up again. You’re gona like this one

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    Tena D.

    I'm a big Kiefer Fan... but something about this film was lacking I think it was the main Guy " Ely Braxton"... he just wasn't that good not very believable ! But on the good side Kiefer Looked awesome in his Jeans !

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    Donna B. G.

    This movie left me with a lot to think about. I like a movie that does that. Thought to chew on and see if they pertain to me or my friends, family. Believable story, easy to watch. Story did not need the sexual actions to make the story work...the directors need to stop doing that. Good people, good story, one goes astray but you don't need to show so much of what they do.

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