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Year of the Horse

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This article is about the film. For the year in the Chinese zodiac, seeHorse (zodiac).
Year of the Horse
Directed byJim Jarmusch
Written byJim Jarmusch
Produced byL. A. Johnson
StarringNeil Young
Cinematography
  • Jim Jarmusch
  • L.A. Johnson
  • Steve Onuska
  • Arthur Rosato
Edited byJay Rabinowitz
Music byNeil YoungandCrazy Horse
Distributed byOctober Films
Release dates
  • May 8, 1997(1997-05-08)(San Francisco)
  • October 8, 1997(1997-10-08)(United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Year of the Horseis a 1997 American documentary film directed byJim Jarmusch,followingNeil YoungandCrazy Horseon their 1996 tour. Anaccompanying live album by Neil Young & Crazy Horsewas released in 1997. It offers a different track listing than the film.

Cast

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Release

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The film had its world premiere at the 1997San Francisco International Film Festivalon May 8, 1997.[1]It was released in the United States on October 8, 1997.[2]

Reception

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On review aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes,the film holds an approval rating of 48% based on 25 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 5.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Year of the Horsemight be worth a watch for hardcore fans of Neil Young or Jim Jarmusch, but it will likely test the patience of most other viewers. "[3]Roger EbertnamedYear of the Horseas the worst movie of 1997. The film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100 onMetacritic,based on 14 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[2]

Live album

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Main article:Year of the Horse (album)

An accompanying album was released in 1997.

References

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  1. ^Harvey, Dennis (May 20, 1997)."'King,' 'Wonderland' top S.F. Film Festival ".Variety.RetrievedAugust 10,2020.
  2. ^ab"Year of the Horse".Metacritic.RetrievedAugust 10,2020.
  3. ^"Year of the Horse".Rotten Tomatoes.RetrievedAugust 10,2020.
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