Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Johnny L — 20 Jul 2015

Voigt and Hoffman deliver talented performances. A very American movie.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Johnny L on 20 Jul 2015.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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