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City Slickers (1991), Director: Ron Underwood, rated PG-13 for adult language

Yesterday They Were Businessmen. Today They're Cowboys. Tomorrow They'll Be Walking Funny.

Film ClipStarring: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, Jack Palance, Patricia Wettig, Helen Slater, Patricia Wettig, Noble Willingham, Tracey Walter

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Have you ever had that feeling that this is the best I'm ever gonna do, this is the best I'm ever gonna feel... and it ain't that great?" – Mitch Robbins

Why watch this? A comedy about three grown men questioning their lives... so they sign up to drive cattle on a dude ranch.

Plot Summary: In the midst of mid-life crisis', three Manhattan best friends decide to visit to a "Dude ranch" and herd some cattle from Colorado to New Mexico. Lacking any ranch skills, they are joined by more novices, guided by two drunken cowpokes and the grizzled, grumpy trail boss, Curly.

Dad's Preview: Growing up on a cattle ranch, we used to chuckle under our breath at "city folks". In this film, our lovable, flawed men are up for some "male bonding", but they are in store for some serious life lessons. Screen legend Jack Palance finally won his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor with his portrayal of Curly. He is a memorable character.


Castle Rock Ent., Face Productions, Nelson Ent.; Columbia Pictures

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