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Convict Cowboy (1995)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 7/14, 4/22

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7/14: If Jon Voight is the leading star, I'll watch the picture.

That's how much I respect him. This time, it's Convict Cowboy. As always, Jon Voight delivers his best stuff, even if it's for a telefilm. Kyle Chandler isn't bad and Ben Gazzara has a nice small role, but Maria Gay Harden inexplicably disappears after she's set up for a romance plot. Instead, the movie is focused on Jon Voight and Kyle Chandler doing their thing.

All in all, if you're a Jon Voight fan, then check out Convict Cowboy.

4/22: Here's a film that mixes Jon Voight with cowboys, prison, and rodeo: Convict Cowboy.

Despite not being on the same level as Junior Bonner, solid acting comes through loud and clear. Jon Voight is unbeatable. Kyle Chandler is up for it, matching him scene for scene, but he should be wearing gloves while working outdoors. The story is good and makes for an easy viewing.

There's an attempt at love with Marcia Gay Harden's character, but it was never going to work out. So, the focus is shifted on the mentor-protégé relationship between the characters of Jon Voight and Kyle Chandler. The way the former is set up reminds me of Runaway Train with the latter standing in for Eric Roberts. There's no escape involved; it's just two guys doing their time.

All in all, you can do no wrong by giving Convict Cowboy a chance.