Action,Adventure,Comedy,Drama,Western
United States of America
City Slickers (1991) is a comedy film directed by Ron Underwood. The movie follows three middle-aged friends, Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal), Phil Berquist (Daniel Stern), and Ed Furillo (Bruno Kirby), who are facing mid-life crisis and decide to go on a two-week cattle-driving vacation in the southwestern United States.
After arriving at a New Mexico ranch, they meet their tough cowboy guide, Curly Washburn (Jack Palance), who teaches them about life, love, and cattle driving. Along the way, the friends encounter various challenges, including stampedes, river crossings, and dangerous cliffs. Mitch also falls for a beautiful rancher named Bonnie (Helen Slater), adding some romance to the mix.
As the group navigates through the rugged terrain, they confront their personal fears and insecurities, ultimately learning valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the importance of finding oneself. The climax of the movie involves a life or death situation, where the friends must come together to save one another.
City Slickers was a box office success and received critical acclaim for its heartwarming humor and relatable themes. Billy Crystal's performance was particularly praised, earning him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. The film also spawned a sequel, "City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold," in 1994.
