Convict Cowboy

Clay Treyton is sent to a Montana ranch prison after being convicted for fighting. While serving his sentence, he works with horses and develops a friendship with Ry Weston, a former professional rider and convicted murderer who leads the facility's rodeo team. As Clay learns about horsemanship and life from Ry, the two men must deal with the dangers posed by prison smugglers who attempt to exert pressure on them.

This 1995 television movie was directed by Rod Holcomb, following his work on Donato and Daughter. The film features a cast including Jon Voight as Ry Weston, Kyle Chandler as Clay Treyton, and Marcia Gay Harden. Other roles are played by Ben Gazzara, Glenn Plummer, and Stephen McHattie, among a total of 35 credited cast members. Produced by MGM Television, the drama runs for 94 minutes.

Audience reception has been mixed, as indicated by a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 292 votes.