Here Comes the Hurt Again Mickey Gilley
| Urban Cowboy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed past | James Bridges |
| Screenplay past | James Bridges Aaron Latham |
| Story past | Aaron Latham |
| Produced by | Irving Azoff Robert Evans C. O. Erickson (executive producer) |
| Starring | John Travolta Debra Winger Scott Glenn Barry Corbin Madolyn Smith |
| Cinematography | Reynaldo Villalobos |
| Edited by | David Rawlins |
| Music by | Ralph Burns |
| Distributed past | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | U.s.a. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $x million[1] |
| Box office | $53.3 meg |
Urban Cowboy is a 1980 American romantic Western motion picture directed by James Bridges. The plot concerns the love-hate relationship between Buford Uan "Bud" Davis (John Travolta) and Sissy (Debra Winger). The picture captured the late 1970s/early 1980s popularity of country music. Much of the activeness revolves effectually activities at Gilley's Order, a football game-field-sized honky tonk in Pasadena, Texas.
Plot [edit]
Buford "Bud" Davis, a native of Spur, Texas, moves to Houston to accept a job at an oil refinery where his uncle, Bob Davis, is employed. His goal is to make enough money to return to Spur and buy some land. While staying with Bob and his family, Bud embraces the local nightlife, including spending many nights at Gilley's, a bar and nightclub in Pasadena.
One dark, Bud meets a woman named Sissy Davis at Gilley'south. They fall in love, marry soon after and movement into a brand-new mobile dwelling. Although they love each other, they quarrel often. Sissy is feisty and independent, while hot-tempered Bud believes in traditional gender roles. Their lives settle into a routine of working during the day and spending time at Gilley'southward at night, where Bud likes to ride the mechanical bull. When Sissy expresses interest in riding it herself, Bud forbids it.
Recently-paroled convict Wes Hightower lands a job at Gilley's operating the mechanical bull. When he flirtatiously tips his hat at Sissy, a drunken Bud becomes enraged and gets into a fistfight with him. Sissy, along with her friend Jessie, spends fourth dimension during the day at Gilley'due south where Wes teaches Sissy how to ride the mechanical bull. 1 nighttime at Gilley's, wanting to print Bud, Sissy rides the bull, only Bud becomes angry that she defied him. When Bud falls off during his second ride, Wes intentionally swings the balderdash around hard, breaking Bud's arm. At domicile, Bud and Sissy debate over her riding the bull again. When she insists that she volition, Bud slaps her and throws her out of the mobile dwelling house. Soon after, Bud sees Sissy at Gilley's. She refuses to speak to him, so Bud retaliates by dancing with a beautiful girl named Pam, the daughter of a rich oilman. He leaves with Pam, making sure that Sissy sees them in social club to make her jealous. The next forenoon, she moves in with Wes who lives in a run-down trailer backside Gilley'south.
Bud wants to compete in Gilley's upcoming mechanical balderdash riding contest in which the winner will be awarded $5,000. While Bud is abroad training with Bob, a quondam rodeo champion, Sissy returns to Bud's mobile home to gather her belongings. While in that location, she cleans the mobile home and leaves Bud a note saying that she hopes that they can become back together. Pam arrives while Sissy is notwithstanding there, but Sissy leaves shortly thereafter. Pam then discovers Sissy's note and throws it away after reading it. Pam leads Bud to believe that she cleaned the mobile home while he was out. Sissy arrives back at Wes'due south trailer and catches him with Marshalene, a woman who works at Gilley's. After Marshalene leaves, an aroused Sissy throws a carton of cigarettes at him and refuses to fix him a meal. In response, Wes physically abuses her.
Bob urges Bud to brand up with Sissy, citing how his own formerly bad behavior about concluded his marriage. Shortly after, Bob is killed in an accidental explosion at the refinery. Sissy attends the funeral and tells Bud that Wes was fired from Gilley's and is unable to find another job. She says that she and Wes plan to go to Mexico after Wes wins the $5,000 award money at the mechanical bull riding contest that night.
Bud initially intends to skip the competition, but his Aunt Corene encourages him to go, saying that Bob would have wanted him to compete. Bud wins the $5,000 just so expresses disappointment that Sissy was not there to see his victory. Pam realizes that Bud still loves Sissy, tells Bud that she does not love him and urges Bud to reconcile with Sissy. While Sissy is waiting in her automobile in the parking lot, Wes goes within Gilley'south to steal Bud'south $5,000 honour money. Bud finds Sissy in the parking lot, tells her that he still loves her and apologizes for striking her. They reconcile, but after seeing Sissy'due south bruised face, a furious Bud goes after Wes, and a fight ensues inside the bar. Wes drops his gun, and the stolen money falls from his jacket. Gilley's staff, discovering the robbery, apprehend Wes. Bud and Sissy leave together, heading for habitation.
Cast [edit]
- John Travolta every bit Bud Davis
- Debra Winger as Sissy Davis
- Scott Glenn as Wes Hightower
- Madolyn Smith equally Pam
- Barry Corbin as Bob Davis
- Brooke Alderson equally Corene Davis
- Cooper Huckabee as Marshall
- James Gammon equally Steve Strange
- Mickey Gilley as Himself
- Johnny Lee as Himself
- Bonnie Raitt equally Herself
- Charlie Daniels as Himself
- Ellen March as Becky
- Jessie La Rive every bit Jessie
- Howard Henson as Himself
- Connie Hanson equally Marshalene
- Tamara Champlin as Gilley Background Vocalist
- Becky Conway as Gilley Background Vocalist
- Jerry Hall as Sexy Sister
- Cyndy Hall as Sexy Sister
Historical groundwork and production [edit]
The moving picture'due south screenplay was adjusted by Aaron Latham and James Bridges from an article by the same name in Esquire Magazine written past Latham. The original Esquire article centered on the romance between two Gilley's regulars named Dew Westbrook and Betty Helmer. Westbrook and Helmer'south real-life human relationship became the inspiration for the on-screen romance between John Travolta's and Debra Winger's characters "Bud" and "Sissy".[2] The movie was directed by Bridges. Some flick critics referred to the movie every bit a country music version of Saturday Night Fever. The film grossed virtually $47 million in the United states alone and represented a temporary recovery for Travolta from 1978's poorly received Moment by Moment, but the picture was not nearly every bit successful as either Sabbatum Night Fever ($94 million) or Grease ($188 1000000).
While filming Urban Cowboy, Travolta had a private corner at the Westheimer Road location of the Ninfa'southward restaurant concatenation in Houston.[three]
Urban Cowboy was the get-go motion picture to be choreographed by Patsy Swayze, which launched her career as a pic choreographer.[4]
Critical reception and legacy [edit]
The film received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the picture received a 73% "Fresh" rating based on 22 reviews.[v] "Urban Cowboy is not only nearly entertaining but also first-rate social criticism," said Vincent Canby of The New York Times.[6] Diverseness wrote, "Manager James Bridges has ably captured the atmosphere of one of the most famous chip-kicker[ definition needed ] hangouts of all: Gilley'southward Social club on the outskirts of Houston."[7]
The film gave Pasadena and Houston a brief turn under the Hollywood spotlight. Andy Warhol, Jerry Hall, and many other celebrities attended the premiere in Houston.[8] [9] Mickey Gilley's career was re-lit afterward the film release, and the soundtrack started a music movement.[10]
The term "Urban Cowboy" was too used to describe the soft-cadre country music of the early 1980s epitomized by Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Janie Frickie and other vocalists whose trademarks were mellow sounds of the sort heard in the moving picture. This audio became a trademark in state music from the early to mid '80s in which record sales for the genre soared.
Soundtrack [edit]
The film featured a hit soundtrack anthology spawning numerous Elevation x Billboard State Singles, such equally #1 "Lookin' for Love" by Johnny Lee, #1 "Stand past Me" past Mickey Gilley, #3 (Air conditioning nautical chart) "Look What You've Done to Me" by Boz Scaggs, #ane "Could I Have This Dance" by Anne Murray, and #4 "Love the World Away" past Kenny Rogers. It also included songs that were hits from before years such as #1 "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" past the Charlie Daniels Band and "Lyin' Optics" by the Eagles. The movie is said to have started the 1980s blast in pop-land music known as the "Urban Cowboy Movement" besides known equally Neo-Country or Hill Boogie. In December 2018 the soundtrack was certified triple platinum past the RIAA for sales of three million copies.[11]
| Urban Cowboy | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack anthology by Diverse Artists | |
| Released | June 6, 1980 |
| Genre | Country, rock |
| Length | 66:12 |
| Label | Full Moon, Asylum |
| Producer | Irving Azoff (exec.) |
| Singles from Urban Cowboy | |
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Released as a double LP,[12] re-released on CD in 1995.[thirteen]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| one. | "Hello Texas" | Jimmy Buffett | 2:33 |
| two. | "All Night Long" | Joe Walsh | three:l |
| 3. | "Times Similar These" | Dan Fogelberg | iii:02 |
| 4. | "Nine Tonight" | Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Ring | half dozen:35 |
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Stand Past Me" | Mickey Gilley | 3:35 |
| half dozen. | "Cherokee Fiddle" | Johnny Lee | 4:06 |
| 7. | "Could I Take This Dance" | Anne Murray | three:14 |
| 8. | "Lyin' Eyes" | Eagles | 6:23 |
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| ix. | "Lookin' for Dearest" | Johnny Lee | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Don't It Make Ya Wanna Dance" | Bonnie Raitt | 3:29 |
| 11. | "The Devil Went Downward to Georgia" | Charlie Daniels Ring | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Hither Comes the Hurt Again" | Mickey Gilley | 2:41 |
| 13. | "Orange Blossom Special" / "Hoedown" | Gilley's "Urban Cowboy" Band | 2:06 |
| No. | Title | Performer(southward) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Love the World Away" | Kenny Rogers | 3:11 |
| 15. | "Falling in Love for the Night" | Charlie Daniels Band | iii:00 |
| 16. | "Darlin'" | Bonnie Raitt | 2:34 |
| 17. | "Wait What You've Done to Me" | Boz Scaggs | 5:39 |
| 18. | "Hearts Against the Wind" | Linda Ronstadt and J. D. Souther | 2:58 |
Chart operation [edit]
| Nautical chart (1980) | Peak |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[14] | 26 |
| United states Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
| US Billboard 200 | 3 |
| Canadian RPM State Albums | two |
| Canadian RPM Superlative Albums | 21 |
Chart singles [edit]
| Yr | Usa BB [15] | US CB [16] | United states AC [17] | US Country | CAN [18] | CAN Air conditioning [18] | CAN Country [eighteen] | NZ [19] | Title | Creative person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1980 | nineteen | 18 | -- | -- | 27 | -- | -- | -- | "All Night Long" | Joe Walsh |
| May 1980 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 51 | -- | 3 | -- | "Stand By Me" | Mickey Gilley |
| June 1980 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 25 | -- | 1 | -- | "Love the World Away" | Kenny Rogers |
| July 1980 | v | four | x | 1 | 54 | 20 | 18 | -- | "Lookin' for Love" | Johnny Lee |
| August 1980 | fourteen | 13 | iii | -- | 30 | 41 | -- | 39 | "Await What You lot've Done to Me" | Boz Scaggs |
| August 1980 | 33 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | ane | 2 | "Could I Take This Trip the light fantastic" | Anne Murray |
TV series adaptation [edit]
On May 28, 2015, it was announced that 20th Century Trick Idiot box had teamed with Paramount Television to adapt the 1980s film Urban Cowboy into a tv series, and set Craig Brewer to write and direct the airplane pilot, while to executive produce the whole series.[20] Chris Levinson was gear up as the showrunner and would executive produce the series forth with Robert Evans and Sue Naegle. In December, FOX cancelled the pilot.[21] On February one, 2022, it was announced that a tv set adaption was in evolution at Paramount+, with James Ponsoldt serving every bit director and co-author aslope Benjamin Percy.[22]
Encounter also [edit]
- State music
References [edit]
- ^ Theater Owners Arraign Box Office Blues This Summer on Lower Quality of Movies Wall Street Journal 8 July 1980: 15.
- ^ "Dew Westbrook: The original Urban Cowboy is still looking for dear". Texas Monthly. September 2001. Archived from the original on 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Huynh, Dai (June xviii, 2001). "Restaurateur Mama Ninfa dies". Houston Chronicle. p. A1. Archived from the original on 2017-08-ten. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Kelly, Devin (September 18, 2013). "Patsy Swayze, mother of Patrick Swayze, dies at 86". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ "Urban Cowboy". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 2017-eleven-28. Retrieved 2017-10-17 .
- ^ Canby, Vincent (June eleven, 1980). "John Travolta, Urban Cowboy". The New York Times. Archived from the original on Apr thirty, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "Review: Urban Cowboy". Multifariousness. December 31, 1979. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Lane, Chris (May 8, 2015). "A Look Back at How Gilley'southward and Urban Cowboy Afflicted the Houston Area". Houston Press. Archived from the original on 2017-08-10. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Hlavaty, Craig (May 20, 2015). "Looking dorsum on the Houston premiere "Urban Cowboy" 35 years later". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2017-08-ten. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Ross, Marissa R. (June 12, 2015). "Inside Country Music's Polarizing 'Urban Cowboy' Movement". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ "RIAA – Searchable Database: Urban Cowboy". Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved Jan 9, 2019.
- ^ "Diverse - Urban Cowboy (Original Motion Flick Soundtrack) (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". discogs.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-13. Retrieved 2015-06-eighteen .
- ^ "Music: Urban Cowboy: Original Picture Soundtrack (CD) by Johnny Lee, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy Buffett, Boz Scaggs, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Charlie Daniels Band, Eagles, Mickey Gilley, Bonnie Raitt". tower.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2015-06-eighteen .
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.Due west.: Australian Nautical chart Book. p. 282. ISBN0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "The Hot 100 - 1980 Archive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ "Weekly Charts". Cashbox. Archived from the original on 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2020-05-23 .
- ^ "Adult Contemporary - 1980 Archive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2020-04-17 .
- ^ a b c "Search: RPM". Library and Archives Canada. Archived from the original on 2015-06-28. Retrieved 2015-07-22 .
- ^ "The Official NZ Music Charts". Recorded Music New Zealand Limited. February 15, 1981. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (May 28, 2015). "Fob Developing 'Urban Cowboy' TV Remake with Craig Brewer, Paramount TV (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 11, 2015). "'Urban Cowboy' Pilot Not Going Forward At Fob". Borderline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-08-09 .
- ^ White, Peter (Feb 1, 2022). "'Urban Cowboy' Serial Adaptation In The Works At Paramount+". Borderline Hollywood . Retrieved Feb ane, 2022.
External links [edit]
- Urban Cowboy at IMDb
- Urban Cowboy at AllMovie
- Urban Cowboy at the Cyberspace Broadway Database
- Urban Cowboy at Rotten Tomatoes
- Urban Cowboy at Box Office Mojo
- Product: Urban Cowboy – Working in the Theatre Seminar video at American Theatre Wing.org, April 2003
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Cowboy
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