Midnight Cowboy
For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.
Release Date: 1969-05-25
Runtime: 113 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
113 minutes
Release Date
1969-05-25
Budget
$3,600,000
Box Office Earnings
$44,785,053
Production Companies
Florin Productions, Jerome Hellman Productions, United Artists,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ACTOR
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
1970
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - BEST PICTURE
Year:
1970
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—BASED ON MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM)
Year:
1970
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - New Star Of The Year - Actor
Year:
1970
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1970
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Midnight Cowboy ?
The movie is approximately 113 minutes long.
What is the Midnight Cowboy's release date?
1969-05-25 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Midnight Cowboy?
The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
The movie was directed by
What is the Midnight Cowboy's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $3,600,000 .
How much did Midnight Cowboy movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $44,785,053 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Midnight Cowboy movie?
Major production companies include Florin Productions Jerome Hellman Productions United Artists .
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