Directed by Sydney Pollack, The Electric Horseman (1979) pairs Robert Redford and Jane Fonda in a story that blends Hollywood spectacle with a powerful message. Fonda stars as television journalist Hallie Martin, while Redford plays Sonny Steele, a former champion rodeo rider whose glory days have been replaced by corporate endorsements. Sonny now promotes Ranch Breakfast Cereal, riding the brand’s iconic horse, Rising Star, while dressed in a flashy purple suit that lights up when connected to

1979. The Electric Horseman. American western comedy-drama film starring Robert Redford, Willie Nelson, and Jane Fonda and directed by Sydney Pollack. | Brady Seals

Robert Redford, the beloved Oscar-winning actor and director has died at the age of 89. Redford was a filmmaking giant, whose roles in films such as The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Out of Africa are loved worldwide. | Newsweek