Rodeo Girl

Sammy Garrett, the wife of a champion rodeo performer, is tired of her subsidiary role at home as a housewife. So she becomes an aspiring rodeo rider herself, encouraged by her one-time performer mother, and eventually confronts her new lifestyle, despite her husband's disapproval. Based on the true story of rodeo champion Sue Pirtle.

Cast

Katharine Ross

as Sammy Garrett

Bo Hopkins

as Will Garrett

Candy Clark

as J.R. Patterson

Jacqueline Brookes

as Charlene

Wilford Brimley

as Bingo Gibbs

Parley Baer

as Doc Tanner

Elise Caitlin

as Bonnie Sue

Savannah Bentley

as Wanda

Nancy Priddy

as Gail

Bucklind Beery

as Marsh

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