The Electric Horseman
The Electric Horseman
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The Electric Horseman

He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...

Audio Tracks:English

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Sydney Pollack

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Electric Horseman.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Sydney Pollack

Screenplay / Writers

Robert Garland

Executive Producers

Ray Stark

Original Score

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

Owen Roizman

Film Editing

Sheldon Kahn

Production Design

Stephen B. Grimes

Costume Styling

Bernie Pollack

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Production Studios & Global Distribution
Columbia PicturesUS
Universal PicturesUS
Rastar ProductionsUS
Wildwood EnterprisesUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Columbia PicturesSony Pictures Culver City Soundstages
Universal PicturesUniversal Backlot & Stages (Universal City, CA)
Rastar ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Wildwood EnterprisesPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1976 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1977 - 1978 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1978 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 21, 1979

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Electric Horseman. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Robert Redford's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Electric Horseman, Robert Redford underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Jane Fonda. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Sydney Pollack concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Electric Horseman, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($61.8M Gross)

The Electric Horseman conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $61.8 Million against an estimated $12.5 Million production budget (4.9x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Electric Horseman was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$12.5 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$61.8 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

4.9x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Electric Horseman

Where was The Electric Horseman filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Electric Horseman was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions, Wildwood Enterprises. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Electric Horseman?

The ensemble features Robert Redford as Sonny, Jane Fonda as Hallie, Valerie Perrine as Charlotta, Willie Nelson as Wendell, under the visionary direction of Sydney Pollack.

Where can I stream The Electric Horseman online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Electric Horseman (1979) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Electric Horseman?

The Electric Horseman is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.