- Actors: John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Barry Corbin
- Directors: James Bridges
- Writers: James Bridges, Aaron Latham
- Producers: C.O. Erickson, Irving Azoff, Robert Evans
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English, French
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Paramount
- Release Date: Oct 8 2002
- Run Time: 132 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005JKVA
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John Travolta traded in disco duds for a cowboy hat in this corny love story about a working man who breaks up with his girlfriend (Debra Winger), then plays out their relationship's turmoil inside a huge honky-tonk called Gilley's. The story essentially parallels Travolta's prior hit film, Saturday Night Fever, in its blend of ordinary life, incomplete relationships, and personal pride channeled into niche stardom at a neighborhood club. But for all its regional flavor, Urban Cowboy never enjoys the immediacy and urgency of Fever, and after awhile you can't help but feel bemused by the macho silliness of ongoing "mechanical bull" competitions (basically a faux rodeo device only brave men can master at great chiropractic risk). The Travolta-Winger relationship is pure soap, as well. But this film really is a kind of time-capsule piece on a lot of levels--notably Travolta's career and late '70s Western kitsch--and while it's silly, it's certainly not disagreeable. --Tom Keogh
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Poor social message, but still irrestible!
July 17 2004
Format:DVD
I read some of the other reviews, and it's interesting the reasons that this movie was praised. Basically this movie presents very poor social messages. I mean, it implies that domestic violence, physical fighting with peers, drinking lots, and having sex with people you don't even know just because your mad, is the cool thing to do. So again, I don't approve of the social messages.
On the other hand, if you are between 25-37 years old, you may have a fond place in your heart for this movie, as I do! The characters are attractive, and in the end, love wins out! You see, I love this movie, only because when I first saw it, I was at the age of wanting to find out who I was. And it did seem cool to be around family and friends, dancing, pushing life a little too far, etc. I also think it's one of John Travolta's best movies. He's handsome, strong, and likeable!
On the other hand, if you are between 25-37 years old, you may have a fond place in your heart for this movie, as I do! The characters are attractive, and in the end, love wins out! You see, I love this movie, only because when I first saw it, I was at the age of wanting to find out who I was. And it did seem cool to be around family and friends, dancing, pushing life a little too far, etc. I also think it's one of John Travolta's best movies. He's handsome, strong, and likeable!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A cowboy's must
May 19 2004
Format:DVD
John Travolta,who became famous for his role of Vinnie Barbarino on the ABC sitcom "Welcome Back Kotter",had two prior megahit starring films,"Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease". In his third megahit,this film,he is Beauford Uan "Bud" Davis,an URBAN COWBOY who moves to Houston from Spur,a small Houston suburb. He lands a job at an oil refinery where his uncle Bob works. Debra Winger is Sissy,who Bud met at Gilley's,the real-life Pasadena,TX honky tonk. Bud and Sissy fall in love and get married at the hot nightspot. Scott Glenn is Wes Hightower,a paroled convict who steals Sissy's heart and keeps it while she and Bud are separated and nearly divorce. Madolyn Smith in her debut,at least on the big screen,is Pam who is Bud's girlfriend during the separation. Country singer Mickey Gilley owns the nightspot with Sherwood Cryer(both appear as themselves in the film). In addition to Gilley,country artists appearing in the film are Bonnie Raitt,Johnny Lee and The Charlie Daniels Band. All four artists have contributed to the soundtrack album. This film was directed by the late James Bridges,whose prior films include SEPTEMBER 30,1955 and THE CHINA SYNDROME. Bridges subsequently directed MIKE'S MURDER also starring Winger,PERFECT,also starring Travolta,and BRIGHT LIGHTS,BIG CITY starring Michael J. Fox. Sadly,Gilley's was burned down in 1989 by a kitchen fire and was later re-christened as Gilley's Mechanical Bull & Nightclub. Travolta would have no megahit films following this one until 1989's LOOK WHO'S TALKING. He won an Oscar for his role in 1994's PULP FICTION and is still going strong in Hollywood today.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
April 11 2004
Format:DVD
THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE I LOVE IT I ENJOY IT. IT WAS MADE HERE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE BAR WAS IN PASADENA@ THE FAMOUS MICKEY GILLEY'S BAR. I LIKE THIS MOVIE IT REPRESENTS TEXAS AND ALSO IT IS A GREAT LOVE STORY YOU CAN'T BUT FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS MOVIE. DEBRA WINGER AND JOHN TRAVOLTA REALLY DO SOME GREAT ACTING IN THIS MOVIE AND I LOVE IT. I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU TO BUY THIS MOVIE IF YOU ARE A FAN OF JOHN TRAVOLTA OR IF YOU LIKE LOVE STORIES YOU CANNOT GO WRONG BUYING THIS VIDEO.
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The Best Movie Ever
John Travolta and Debra Winger were great in this movie. A fantastic couple to play the parts they played in this movie. It was just a awesome cowboy movie. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004 by "angelmontine"
a very good hit
in my opinion back then urban cowboy was the best john travolta movie made. it is better than grease and it's better than saturday night fever. Read more
Published on Feb 29 2004 by Nicholas F. Dandrea
Cotton-Eyed Blow
Running across this movie while channel surfing the other day brought back a flood of memories.
All of them bad. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004 by D. Mikels
An All Time Favorite!
This was one of the greatest movies I have ever seen.Not only was John Travolta a good cowboy but Debra Winger(Sissy) did a super job! Read more
Published on Feb 2 2004 by Loves Cats
DVD Disappointing But Still Absolutely Superb
I was crushed to find that the DVD does not include certain key deleted scenes. Perhaps that will be remedied after customer demand becomes known to the producers. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004 by J. Reynolds
I'd rather just watch "Saturday Night Fever" again...
What is there to say about a film that features John Travolta in a cowboy hat and loads of awful honky tonk music? Not much. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by John
One of My Favorites
I saw this movie for the first time about 10 years ago at my friend's house. My friend, who is definately not country, told me it was one of the best movies he ever saw and... Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by David A. Shamburger
the best one of his oldies
out of all john travolta's old time movies THIS ONE IS THE BEST. he plays much better as a dancing cowboy than a cool cat freak. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003 by Nicholas F. Dandrea
Excellent romance movie
The first time I saw this film was in the theaters when it was originally released. I enjoyed it a lot then, and after I watched it again recently, I was impressed by how well it... Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003 by Alexanderplatz
Interesting cultural shock
Even if you're not a fan of the Country/Western culture, you'll like UC. It's an entertaining film despite its simpering, too-cutesy women, cheesy trailer parks, and overabundance... Read more
Published on May 23 2003 by Celeste M. Harmer
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