Junior Bonner
“Steve McQueen going down his own road, tougher than ever, as "Junior Bonner"”
With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.
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About Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner is a 1972 English-language western and drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The cast is led by Steve McQueen, Robert Preston, Ida Lupino. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Junior Bonner was produced by Solar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 1972, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Writers
- Jeb Rosebrook
- Release date
- July 21, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Solar Productions
Junior Bonner cast & crew
Junior Bonner was directed by Sam Peckinpah and written by Jeb Rosebrook.
The cast features Steve McQueen as Junior Bonner, Robert Preston as Ace Bonner, Ida Lupino as Elvira Bonner, Ben Johnson as Buck Roan, Joe Don Baker as Curly Bonner, and Barbara Leigh as Charmagne.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Fielding, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Joe Wizan.
Is Junior Bonner worth watching?
Junior Bonner holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and drama, Junior Bonner is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Junior Bonner
Steve McQueen
Junior Bonner
Robert Preston
Ace Bonner
Ida Lupino
Elvira Bonner
Ben Johnson
Buck Roan
Joe Don Baker
Curly Bonner
Barbara Leigh
Charmagne
Mary Murphy
Ruth Bonner
Bill McKinney
Red Terwiliger
Dub Taylor
Del
Sandra Deel
Nurse Arlis
Don 'Red' Barry
Homer Rutledge
Charles H. Gray
Burt
Junior Bonner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Junior Bonner in United States?
Junior Bonner is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Junior Bonner in?
Junior Bonner is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Junior Bonner?
Junior Bonner runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Junior Bonner rated?
Junior Bonner is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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