The Unknown Cowboy (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 5.8

The Unknown Cowboy poster

Released in 1967, The Unknown Cowboy is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The Sheriff of a small town, in his search of a robber bank, gets to another city, working undercover. There, he tooks the place of man recently killed, and falls in love with his widow.

Who’s in it. The Unknown Cowboy stars Eulalio González as Commander Romualdo Tijerina / Pablo, Elsa Aguirre as María, Raúl Meraz as Don Pedro Herrera and David Silva as El Puma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Unknown Cowboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unknown Cowboy page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown Cowboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Unknown Cowboy (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unknown Cowboy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Unknown Cowboy worth watching?
The Unknown Cowboy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Unknown Cowboy?
The Unknown Cowboy stars Eulalio González, Elsa Aguirre, Raúl Meraz, David Silva and José Jasso.
When was The Unknown Cowboy released?
The Unknown Cowboy was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.