Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy (1988)
The unsung hero of the American West is the Mexican American "Vaquero," literally translated as "cowboy" in the Spanish language. Today, there are only a handful of these descendants of America's first cowboys since a rapidly changing industry has quickly made this lifestyle obsolete. Shot on location in South Texas, this moving documentary pays homage to a breed of men that history has overlooked as they continue a trade from an era gone by.
Director: Hector Galán
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 8, 1988
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hector Galán
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy about?
- The unsung hero of the American West is the Mexican American "Vaquero," literally translated as "cowboy" in the Spanish language. Today, there are only a handful of these descendants of America's first cowboys since a rapidly changing industry has quickly made this lifestyle obsolete. Shot on location in South Texas, this moving documentary pays homage to a breed of men that history has overlooked as they continue a trade from an era gone by.
- Who directed Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy?
- Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy was directed by Hector Galán.
- How long is Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy?
- Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- Where was Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy produced?
- Vaquero: The Forgotten Cowboy was produced in United States of America.