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The Electric Horseman (1979): movie guide
The Electric Horseman (1979) is a Romance, Comedy, Western running about 122 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 175 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-12-21
- Runtime: 122 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Western
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-12-21
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What is The Electric Horseman about?
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 highlights
The Electric Horseman features Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson, John Saxon, Nicolas Coster. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-12-21. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (175 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy, Western. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Electric Horseman?
- The Electric Horseman is listed as Romance, Comedy, Western on TMDB.
- How long is The Electric Horseman?
- The Electric Horseman runs about 122 minutes.
- Who stars in The Electric Horseman?
- Cast highlights include Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson, John Saxon, Nicolas Coster.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Electric Horseman?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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