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The Cowboys (1972)

When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his cowboys in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under Andersen's tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys know that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them.

  • Western
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Action

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John WayneJohn WayneWil Andersen
  • Photo of Roscoe Lee BrowneRoscoe Lee BrowneJebediah Nightlinger
  • Photo of Bruce DernBruce DernLong Hair
  • Photo of Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstKate
  • Photo of Alfred Barker Jr.Alfred Barker Jr.Cowboy Fats
  • Photo of Nicolas BeauvyNicolas BeauvyCowboy Dan
  • Photo of Steve BenedictSteve BenedictCowboy Steve
  • Photo of Robert CarradineRobert CarradineCowboy Slim Honeycutt
  • Photo of Norman HowellNorman HowellCowboy Weedy
  • Photo of Stephen R. HudisStephen R. HudisCowboy Charlie Schwartz

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