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Steel Cowboy
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Wikipedia article
'Steel Cowboy' is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin and Melanie Griffith. It was originally broadcast on NBC on December 6, 1978.FILM CLIPS: Brolin's Career in High Gear
Kilday, Gregg. Los Angeles Times22 Mar 1978: g11.
Plot
With his marriage, sanity and livelihood on the line, an independent trucker and his buddy agree to haul a load of stolen cattle for a black marketer.
Cast
*James Brolin as Clayton Pfanner
*Rip Torn as K.W. Hicks
*Jennifer Warren as Jesse Pfanner
*Strother Martin as Pinky Pincus
*Melanie Griffith as Johnnie
*Julie Cobb as Gloria
Reception
The 'Los Angeles Times' said the film had some "nice characterizations but precious little story."TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Steel Cowboy'--Discouraging Herd
Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 6 Dec 1978: h34.
It was the 42nd highest rated show of the week.CBS' Specials Tie Up a First-Place Package Los Angeles Times 13 Dec 1978: 34.
References
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