Concrete Cowboy is a 2020 American Western drama film directed by Ricky Staub from a screenplay by Staub and Dan Walser. The movie is based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, which was inspired by the real urban African-American horseriding culture of Philadelphia, and in particular, the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club. The film stars Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint and Clifford "Method Man" Smith. While the film is completely fictional, several real members of the Fletcher Street riding community play supporting characters who give voice to real issues that the community faces. Concrete Cowboy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020, and was digitally released on Netflix on April 2, 2021.
Director | Ricky Staub |
Produced by | Idris Elba, Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Jeff Waxman, Dan Walser |
Screenplay by | Ricky Staub, Dan Walser |
Starring | Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Clifford "Method Man" Smith |
Music | Kevin Matley |
Cinematography | Minka Farthing-Kohl |
Edited by | Luke Ciarrocchi |
Production, company | Tucker Tooley Entertainment, Green Door Pictures, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Neighborhood Film Co. |
Distributed by | Netflix |
Released | September 13, 2020 (TIFF), April 2, 2021 (United States) |
Running time | 111 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | ~$10 million |
Netflix ID | 81368729 |
About Concrete Cowboy
After being expelled from his inner city school in Detroit, Michigan a young boy is sent to live with his estranged father. While living with his father he helps out with rehabilitating horses at the Fletcher Street Stables which helps him to re prioritize his life.
Achievement of Concrete Cowboy
The film was inspired by G. Neri's novel Ghetto Cowboy. It was directed by Ricky Staub.
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Latest information about Concrete Cowboy updated on July 28 2021.