The Cowboy

A grim, sun-baked true-crime saga that moves with patient menace toward a violent, desperate breakout.

Created by

Ivo M. Ferreira

Genres

Drama, Action & adventure, Western

Starring

João Estima, Ivo Canelas, Adriano Luz

Overview

Early 80’s. A group of criminal’s spreads terror across the Algarve with more than 20 bank robberies. The gang is led by a man they call "The Doctor" and a carpenter who earns the nickname of "The Cowboy". Captured and sentenced to 18 years in prison he becomes the protagonist of the bloodiest escape in Portuguese prison history.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, violence, betrayal, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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