Bonanza: The Return
A man with a grudge against the late Little Joe seeks revenge on the Cartwrights and attempts to take over the Ponderosa.
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About Bonanza: The Return
Bonanza: The Return is a 1993 English-language western and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson. The cast is led by Ben Johnson, Michael Landon Jr., Emily Warfield. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 400 ratings.
Bonanza: The Return was produced by NBC Productions and Legend Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 24, 1993, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Writers
- David Dortort, Michael Landon Jr.
- Release date
- November 24, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- NBC Productions, Legend Entertainment
Bonanza: The Return cast & crew
Bonanza: The Return was directed by Jerry Jameson and written by David Dortort and Michael Landon Jr..
The cast features Ben Johnson as Bronc Evans, Michael Landon Jr. as Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright, Emily Warfield as Sara Cartwright, Brian Leckner as Josh Cartwright, Richard Roundtree as Jacob Briscoe, and Jack Elam as Buckshot.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Miller and cinematography is by Haskell B. Boggs.
Is Bonanza: The Return worth watching?
Bonanza: The Return holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 404 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and tv movie, Bonanza: The Return is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bonanza: The Return
Ben Johnson
Bronc Evans
Michael Landon Jr.
Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright
Emily Warfield
Sara Cartwright
Brian Leckner
Josh Cartwright
Richard Roundtree
Jacob Briscoe
Jack Elam
Buckshot
Dirk Blocker
Walter Fenster
David Sage
Miller Swanson
Stewart Moss
Preston McAdam
Dean Stockwell
Augustus Brandenburg
Linda Gray
Abigail 'Laredo' Stimmons
John Ingle
Judge Jefferson MacKenzie
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Bonanza: The Return — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bonanza: The Return in United States?
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▸What language is Bonanza: The Return in?
Bonanza: The Return is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bonanza: The Return?
Bonanza: The Return runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Bonanza: The Return rated?
Bonanza: The Return is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 404 ratings.
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