A naive Texan playboy sets up to become a hustler in New York City. When it doesn't go as planned, he takes up with a greasy, low-rent con-man.

A gritty portrayal of life on the New York streets. Both stars put in fantastic performances in a picture that was considered quite edgy in its time. But the years have been kind to Midnight Cowboy, it's a thought-provoking cross section of street life. And its pretty darned entertaining too. Although there is a bit of that wild editing that's typical of the era.

Directed by John Schlesinger.