Steel Cowboy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Steel Cowboy is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Harvey S. Laidman, running about 90 minutes. “He delivered his own brand of justice on a rampage of revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trucker Clay Pfanner is on the verge of financial ruin. His truck is about to be repossesed and he sees no way out. So when his buddy K.W. comes up with a plan to haul some rustled cattle, Clay decides to take a chance.
Who’s in it. Steel Cowboy stars James Brolin as Clayton Pfanner, Rip Torn as K.W. Hicks, Jennifer Warren as Jesse Pfanner and Melanie Griffith as Johnnie, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel Cowboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel Cowboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steel Cowboy (1978)?
- In US, Steel Cowboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Steel Cowboy?
- Steel Cowboy stars James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Melanie Griffith and Lou Frizzell.
- When was Steel Cowboy released?
- Steel Cowboy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.