55 years ago, in 1969, John Schlesinger’s Midnight Cowboy premiered in the United States. Adapted by Waldo Salt from James Leo Herlihy’s 1965 novel, the film stars Jon Voight as Joe Buck, a naive Texan who moves to New York City to become a male prostitute, and Dustin Hoffman as “Ratso” Rizzo, a sickly con man who becomes his unlikely friend. The film’s raw portrayal of urban life and complex human relationships marked a significant departure from traditional Hollywood narratives.   Midnight C