The movie “Cowboy” was released in 1958 and is a mix of drama and western genres. It tells the story of a hotel clerk from Chicago who finds himself on a cattle-drive to Mexico. Directed by Delmar Daves, the film features Glen Ford as trail boss Tom Reece and Jack Lemmon as the idealistic tenderfoot. In the following segments, we will explore the filming locations of the movie and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Cowboy” took place at various locations across the United States. From the aesthetic Bonanza Creek Movie Ranch, located on Bonanza Creek Rd in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the production shifted to San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. It further moved to Lawton, Oklahoma, and then to El Paso Stockyards in Texas. The final location was Hereford in Arizona. The filming commenced on June 14, 1957, and concluded on July 26, 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Ford | Tom Reese |
| Jack Lemmon | Frank Harris |
| Anna Kashfi | Maria Vidal / Arriega |
| Brian Donlevy | Doc Bender – Trail Hand |
| Dick York | Charlie – Trail Hand |
| Víctor Manuel Mendoza | Paco Mendoza – Ramrod |
| Richard Jaeckel | Paul Curtis |
| King Donovan | Joe Capper – Trail Hand |
| Vaughn Taylor | Mr. Fowler – Chicago Hotel Manager |
| Donald Randolph | Senor Vidal – Maria’s Father |
| James Westerfield | Mike Adams |
| Eugene Iglesias | Don Manuel Arriega |
| Joanne Arnold | Reese’s Girl (uncredited) |
| Russ Bender | Joe (uncredited) |
| John L. Blaustein | Peon Boy (uncredited) |
| Joan Bradshaw | Reese’s Girl (uncredited) |
| Don Carlos | Jose (uncredited) |
| John Cason | Trail Hand (uncredited) |
| Amapola Del Vando | Aunt (uncredited) |
| Charles Fogel | Cattle Buyer (uncredited) |
| Bill Hale | Poker Player (uncredited) |
| Robert ‘Buzz’ Henry | Slim Barrett (uncredited) |
| Pat Kenaston | Daughter (uncredited) |
| Walt La Rue | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| William Leslie | Tucker (uncredited) |
| Strother Martin | Cowhand Bitten by Snake (uncredited) |
| Paul McGuire | Businessman (uncredited) |
| David McMahon | Cattle Buyer (uncredited) |
| Rafael Mendez | Trumpeter in Cantina (uncredited) |
| Bek Nelson | Charlie’s Girl (uncredited) |
| Don Reardon | Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Juli Reding | Reese’s Girl (uncredited) |
| Bob Reeves | Cowhand (uncredited) |
| Gloria Rhoads | Rosa (uncredited) |
| Leoda Richards | Older Woman at Hotel Desk (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Ridgway | Reese’s Girl (uncredited) |
| Russell Thorson | Cattle Buyer (uncredited) |
| Russ Whiteman | Cattle Buyer (uncredited) |
| Guy Wilkerson | Peggy – Trail Hand-Cook (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Cowboy” is based on Frank Harris’s book “My Reminiscences as a Cowboy”.
- It was nominated for one Oscar and received another nomination.
- Dalton Trumbo, one of the writers of the film, was originally uncredited.
- Raphael Mendez, considered one of the finest trumpet players in the world, can be seen playing in the Cantina scene.
- The film runs for a duration of 92 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 34.6035669
- Longitude: -98.39592909999999
- Place ID: ChIJRQ0hWeIerYcRUk5y8sb6LGE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lawton, OK, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: El Paso Stockyards, El Paso, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 31.6642317
- Longitude: -106.2488477
- Place ID: EiRTdG9ja3lhcmQgRHIsIEVsIFBhc28sIFRYIDc5OTI3LCBVU0EiLiosChQKEglPJcbxAGrnhhHA47j07pWJOxIUChIJaTv-xYs_54YRIgKdq-OEkeM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stockyard Dr, El Paso, TX 79927, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Hereford, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.43843249999999
- Longitude: -110.0978554
- Place ID: ChIJj67drybN0IYRcLkC-C9Vv3A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hereford, AZ 85615, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
