Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy

Bronco Billy

1980Movie116 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users78%
Director: Clint EastwoodGenres: Comedy, Drama, Western

Plot Summary

Bronco Billy McCoy is a fictional Wild West showman whose career is in decline. To keep his dream alive, he recruits a motley crew of misfits, including unemployed circus performers and a runaway socialite, to join his traveling Wild West show. As they embark on a tour across the country, they face numerous challenges, both comedic and dramatic, while forging an unlikely family bond.

Critical Reception

Bronco Billy was met with generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its charm, humor, and the performances of its cast, particularly Clint Eastwood. The film's blend of comedy and drama, along with its quirky characters, resonated with audiences and critics alike, though some found its plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted humor and Eastwood's unique portrayal of a modern cowboy.
  • Appreciated for its ensemble cast and their chemistry.
  • Seen by some as a charming but somewhat conventional story.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Bronco Billy for its feel-good story, humorous moments, and the likable characters. Many found it an entertaining and heartwarming film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around the city of Boise, Idaho.

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r96sk

r96sk

A fairly triumphant circus flick. <em>'Bronco Billy'</em> is enjoyably paced and features good onscreen talent, as we see Clint Eastwood continuing his work with many familiar faces from his other films - including Sondra Locke, Geoffrey...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Amusing Eastwood dramedy about a Wild West Show with a good cast*** A small, struggling Wild West Show consisting of several misfits travels through Montana & Idaho wherein they stumble upon a haughty heiress (Sondra Locke) whom the h...