A chronicle of the cultural phenomenon sparked by the 1980 film Urban Cowboy and its inspiration, Gilley's.
Production
Incredible archival footage of Gilley's at its chaotic, fire-hazard peak.
Director
John Dorsey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The actual mechanical bull from the film, 'El Toro,' was so dangerous that professional bull riders refused to use it.
The 'Urban Cowboy' craze briefly made mechanical bulls standard equipment in suburban bars nationwide — most operators had zero safety training.
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