description Midnight Cowboy Overview
Midnight Cowboy is a 1969 drama film set in New York City. The story follows Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight as two isolated men – one a con artist, the other a prostitute – who form an unexpected bond. Sylvia Miles and John McGiver appear in supporting roles within this adaptation of James Leo Herlihy’s novel.
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info Midnight Cowboy Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1969 |
help Midnight Cowboy FAQ
Who are Joe Buck and Ratso Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy?
Jon Voight plays Joe Buck, a Texan who comes to New York City hoping to make money as a hustler. Dustin Hoffman plays Enrico 'Ratso' Rizzo, a sickly con man who becomes Joe's unlikely partner.
Why is Midnight Cowboy famous in Oscar history?
Midnight Cowboy won Best Picture at the Academy Awards for 1969. It is famous for being the only X-rated film to win Best Picture, although its rating was later changed.
Who directed Midnight Cowboy?
Midnight Cowboy was directed by John Schlesinger. The film was adapted from James Leo Herlihy's 1965 novel.
Is the line 'I'm walkin' here' from Midnight Cowboy?
Yes, Dustin Hoffman's 'I'm walkin' here' moment is one of the film's most quoted scenes. It happens during a New York street crossing with Jon Voight's Joe Buck beside him.
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