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Silicon Cowboys · LeviOsa

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2016·NR

They risked their future to create ours...

Documentary1h 17m

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100%

Tomatometer

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72%

Popcornmeter

6.8

TMDB

Storyline

Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.

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Details

DirectorJason Cohen

ReleasedSep 16, 2016

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Fancy Film Post Services

Zipper Bros Films

Campfire Studios

Cast

Rod Canion

Rod Canion

Self

Bill Murto

Bill Murto

Self

Jim Harris

Self

Bill Fargo

Self

Hugh Barnes

Self

Gary Stimac

Self

Steve Flannigan

Self

Mike Swavely

Self

Karen Walker

Self

Ben Rosen

Self

Ross Cooley

Self

Steve Ullrich

Self

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Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

fuboTV

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Howdy Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

J

Jason Bailey

RTFlavorwireNov 17, 2016

A fast-paced and lucid time capsule, thanks to the kitschy vintage ads, archival footage, and news clips.

K

Ken Jaworowski

RTNew York TimesSep 15, 2016

You won't walk away with a degree in business or psychology after watching "Silicon Cowboys." But this documentary leaves you with a curious feeling that you've earned college credit in both, and gotten a few laughs as well.

M

Michael Rechtshaffen

RTLos Angeles TimesSep 15, 2016

A zippy, compact history of the rise and rise of Compaq Computer Corp.

D

David Lamble

RTBay Area ReporterJun 9, 2020

An absorbing tale.

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Information

Title

Silicon Cowboys

Released

Sep 16, 2016

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 17m

Status

Released

Studios

Fancy Film Post Services, Zipper Bros Films

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