Midnight Cowboy
1969 film directed by John Schlesinger · Released 1969
Midnight Cowboy is a 1969 American drama film directed by John Schlesinger, adapted by Waldo Salt from the 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy. The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, with supporting roles played by Sylvia Miles, John McGiver, Brenda Vaccaro, Bob Balaban, Jennifer Salt, and Barnard Hughes. Set in New York City, Midnight Cowboy depicts the unlikely friendship between two lost and lonely hustlers: naïve prostitute Joe Buck (Voight) and ailing con man Rico Rizzo (Hoffman), referred to as "Ratso". At the 42nd Academy Awards, the film won three awards: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Cast ages at release (1969)
- Jon Voight, as Joe Buck: 30–31
- Sylvia Miles, as Cass: 44–45
- Brenda Vaccaro, as Shirley: 29–30
- Bob Balaban, as Young Student: 23–24
- John McGiver, as Mr. O'Daniel: 55–56
- Barnard Hughes, as Towny: 53–54
- Viva, as Gretel McAlbertson: 30–31
- Isabelle Collin Dufresne: 33–34
- Paul Morrissey, as the party guests: 30–31
- Ruth White, as Sally Buck: 54–55
- Jennifer Salt, as Annie: 24–25