After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.
John Travolta
as Bud Davis
Debra Winger
as Sissy
Scott Glenn
as Wes
Madolyn Smith Osborne
as Pam
Barry Corbin
as Uncle Bob
Brooke Alderson
as Aunt Corene
Cooper Huckabee
as Marshall
James Gammon
as Steve Strange
Mickey Gilley
as Himself
Johnny Lee
as Himself
Bonnie Raitt
as Herself
Betty Murphy
as Bud's Mom
