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Ben (Glenn Ford) and Marion (Henry Fonda) are two cowboys who make a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer Jim (Chill Wills), who always gets the better of them, talks them into taking a nondescript horse in lieu of some of their wages. Ben finds that the horse is un-rideable, he comes up with the idea of taking it to a rodeo and betting other cowhands they cannot ride it.
Set in the vast open ranges of the American West, 'The Rounders' follows the adventures of two aging, down-on-their-luck cowboys, Lee and Jim. They drift from town to town, seeking work and the occasional good time, often finding themselves in amusing predicaments. Their friendship is tested by their differing desires, particularly when one decides to settle down and the other remains devoted to the wandering cowboy life.
While not a critical darling upon its release, 'The Rounders' has since gained a modest following for its charming performances and lighthearted take on the Western genre. It's often appreciated for its nostalgic feel and the chemistry between its lead actors.
Praised for the enduring charisma of Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford.
Appreciated for its gentle humor and a more relaxed pace compared to typical Westerns.
Seen as a nostalgic look at the fading era of the cowboy.
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The film was based on the novel 'The Rounders' by Max Brand, a prolific writer of Western fiction.
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Howdy, it comes to me that we ain't exactly the smartest cowboys that ever lived. The Rounders is directed by Burt Kennedy and Kennedy adapts the screenplay from Max Evans' novel. Music is by Jeff Alexander and cinematography by Paul Vog...