Urban Cowboy was directed by Oscar nominee James Bridges (The China Syndrome, The Paper Chase) who co-wrote the screenplay along with Latham (Perfect, The Program).
Urban Cowboy is a 1980 romance western movie adapted from an Esquire article written by Aaron Latham.
Urban Cowboy received two Golden Globe nominations in 1981, both for Winger, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role and New Start of the Year in a Motion Picture.