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Junior Bonner
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Junior Bonner

1972 · 100 min Western Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Sam Peckinpah

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Junior Bonner

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Ace Bonner

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Elvira Bonner

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Buck Roan

Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Curly Bonner

Barbara Leigh

Barbara Leigh

Charmagne

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Ruth Bonner

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Red Terwiliger

Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Del

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Sandra Deel

Nurse Arlis

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