Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Jonathan I — 21 Apr 2018

Great performances that made these anti-heroes lovable and resonant.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Jonathan I on 21 Apr 2018.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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