Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Garrett C — 19 May 2014

It might be outdated, and Jon Voight's gum chewing is infuriating, but the film does pack a serious punch and is ripe for philosophical debate.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Garrett C on 19 May 2014.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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