Cocaine Cowboys (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1979, Cocaine Cowboys is a drama and crime film directed by Ulli Lommel, running about 83 minutes. “It'll Blow You Away!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rock band is on the brink of super-stardom. Until now they've juggled their music career with cocaine smuggling. The musicians and their manager wish to sever ties with organized-crime, leave the drug world behind and concentrate on music. They are coerced into doing one last job for the Mob. They lose the $2 million of cocaine and find themselves marked men unless they can fulfill their obligations.
Who’s in it. Cocaine Cowboys stars Jack Palance as Raphael, Tom Sullivan as Dustin, Andy Warhol as Self and Suzanna Love as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Cocaine Cowboys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cocaine Cowboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cocaine Cowboys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cocaine Cowboys (1979)?
- In US, Cocaine Cowboys is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cocaine Cowboys worth watching?
- Cocaine Cowboys holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cocaine Cowboys?
- Cocaine Cowboys stars Jack Palance, Tom Sullivan, Andy Warhol, Suzanna Love and Pete Huckabee.
- When was Cocaine Cowboys released?
- Cocaine Cowboys was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.