directed by: Cliff Robertson, year: 1971
actors: Cliff Robertson, Geraldine Page, Cristina Ferrare

J.W. Coop is a poignant drama centered on the life of a former rodeo star, J.W. Coop, who is released from prison after a decade. Struggling to adapt to a world that has moved on without him, Coop attempts to rekindle his rodeo career while confronting personal and societal changes. The film explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams, offering a reflective look at the American West and the rodeo subculture.

Drama, Western, Rodeo, Redemption, 1970s