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Cowboy del Amor

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Ivan Thompson is a retired cowboy who has found a lucrative second career. A self-proclaimed "cowboy cupid," he regularly travels to Mexico to find wives for males who have been unsuccessful at finding mates in the States and can afford to pay his fee.
Cowboy del Amor

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Though at times funny and engaging, Cowboy del Amor fails to explore the imperialist implications of offering young Mexican women to white American men.

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Stephen Becker Dallas Morning News Mar 2, 2006
A-
This charming documentary follows Ivan Thompson, the self-proclaimed 'Cowboy Cupid,' as he finds Mexican brides for American men who feel they've exhausted their options on their side of the border. Go to Full Review Ruthe Stein San Francisco Chronicle Feb 24, 2006
3/4
Thompson is no McNamara, and Cowboy del Amor is no Fog of War. But there is something hypnotic about this self-styled romance expert expounding on the fog of love. Go to Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer Feb 23, 2006
Michle Ohayon's Cowboy del Amor turns out to be one of the sweetest, funniest and most enjoyable nonfiction films you are likely to see this year. Go to Full Review Prairie Miller WBAI Web Radio Sep 29, 2007
One would anticipate the crafting of a sinister satire here, but the film is dead serious and overidentified with Cowboy Cupid's boastful, smirking posturing. A camera in the hand of a director should be more than just a piece of surveillance equipment. Go to Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
The laid-back, bittersweet peek into this flourishing but little-known world will gratify and intrigue. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Mar 19, 2006
3/5
Taking on a topic-a matchmaker of white American males with Mexican women-that both high-minded liberals and flag-toting conservatives would find offensive, Ohayon refuses to pass judgment on her subjects, instead quietly stands back and lets them talk. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Oct 13, 2017 A fascinating premise that unfortunately doesn't deliver as well as I had hoped. Ivan definitely is an interesting character, but his views on women and how he deals with women in his own personal relationships is decidedly ..... umm antiquated. Ivan's heart is in the right place and trying to help two people come together is a worthy goal. But the doc isn't presented as well as it could be. Worth a watch but not worth buying or watching a second time. See more Jun 29, 2014 Not holding my attention. See more Jan 22, 2013 it's an interesting story that you'd find in the back pages of a local newspaper. There's something kinda charming about Mr Thompson as he plays the Cowboy Cupid. See more Dec 7, 2012 <FONT FACE="Maiandra GD " SIZE="-1"> Pending Review... <a href="" target="_blank"><img src="http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/alexisreaver2132/cmg_soon.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> See more Dec 5, 2009 now this is a gem. it will make you laugh, but you also feel bad for all parties involved.. See more Nov 22, 2009 I'm glad Levi didn't watch all of this with me. It might give him an idea. See more Read all reviews
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Michèle Ohayon

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Michèle Ohayon

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Theo van de Sande

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Synopsis Ivan Thompson is a retired cowboy who has found a lucrative second career. A self-proclaimed "cowboy cupid," he regularly travels to Mexico to find wives for males who have been unsuccessful at finding mates in the States and can afford to pay his fee.
Director
Michèle Ohayon
Producer
Michèle Ohayon
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 12, 2005, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 3, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.4K
Runtime
1h 26m
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