Steel Cowboy

Steel Cowboy is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring James Brolin, Rip Torn, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin and Melanie Griffith. It was originally broadcast on NBC on December 6, 1978.

Plot
With his marriage, sanity and livelihood on the line, an independent trucker and his buddy agree to haul a load of stolen cattle for a black marketer.

Cast

 * James Brolin as Clayton Pfanner
 * Rip Torn as K.W. Hicks
 * Jennifer Warren as Jesse Pfanner
 * Strother Martin as Pinky Pincus
 * Melanie Griffith as Johnnie
 * Julie Cobb as Gloria

Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the film had some "nice characterizations but precious little story."

It was the 42nd highest rated show of the week.