An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
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Clint EastwoodWriter:
Dennis Hackin (as Dennis E. Hackin)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Clint Eastwood | ... | Bronco Billy | |
| Sondra Locke | ... | Antoinette Lily | |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | John Arlington | |
| Scatman Crothers | ... | Doc Lynch | |
| Bill McKinney | ... | Lefty LeBow | |
| Sam Bottoms | ... | Leonard James | |
| Dan Vadis | ... | Chief Big Eagle | |
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Sierra Pecheur | ... | Lorraine Running Water |
| Walter Barnes | ... | Sheriff Dix | |
| Woodrow Parfrey | ... | Dr. Canterbury | |
| Beverlee McKinsey | ... | Irene Lily | |
| Doug McGrath | ... | Lt. Wiecker (as Douglas McGrath) | |
| Hank Worden | ... | Station Mechanic | |
| William Prince | ... | Edgar Lipton | |
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Pam Abbas | ... | Mother Superior |
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Bronco Billy McCoy is the proud owner of a small traveling Wild West show. But the business isn't doing too well: for the past six months he hasn't paid his employees. At a gas station he picks up Antoinette, a stuck-up blonde from a rich family, who was left behind without a penny by her husband on their wedding night. Billy likes her looks and hires her as his assistant. She seems to bring them bad luck and the business gets even worse. In these hard times she loses her reluctance and starts to like her new way of life... and Bronco Billy. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 June 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$6,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,708,710, 15 June 1980Gross USA:
$24,265,659Company Credits
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I just saw Bronco Billy for the first time in its entirety tonight on DVD. This film has to be one of Eastwood's most underrated films. It's mainly a light comedy with some touches of drama thrown in. While Clint's in fine form in one of his few comedic roles the highlight is easily Scatman Crothers as Doc. He shines in each of his scenes and is the film's most likable character.
Is the film a classic? No. But it does have a lot of heart and I ended up caring about what happened to Billy and his wild west show. It's not too hard to see why this is one of Clint's personal favorite films. I think the film has a good message too. And that is if you do good deeds then good luck might just come your way. Even though he is a flawed character Billy does have a good heart and performs shows for the underprivileged for free.
If you are a in the mood for a film that will make you feel good for two hours then Bronco Billy is for you.
My rating: 7/10