Cowboy Up

Synopsis: Originally titled "Ring of Fire" (like the Johnny Cash song), this rodeo drama is the Cain-and-Abel tale of two cowboy brothers torn apart by a woman.  Barrel racer Celia (Hannah) enters the lives of Hank (Southerland), a rodeo clown, and Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas), a bullrider.  The girl gets in the way of their relationship and leads the younger brother to take some dangerous chances on the rodeo circuit.  Written by first time screenwriter James Redford, son of Robert Redford.

Starring:  Marcus Thomas, Kiefer Sutherland, Daryl Hannah

Director:  Xavier Koller

Writer:  James Redford 

Released:  2000 (theater)

Rating:  PG-13 for language, a scene of sensuality, and brief violence.

Country:  USA

Language:  English

AKA: 
Ring Of Fire
Hearts and Bones (USA working title)