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Ross Bodine and Frank Post are cowhands on Walt Buckman's R-Bar-R ranch. Bodine is older and broods a bit about how he will get along when he's too old to cowboy. Post is young and rambunctious and ambitious for a better life than wrangling cows. When one of their fellow cowboys is killed in a corral accident, Post suggests a way into a better life for himself and his friend: robbing a bank. Bodine reluctantly joins in the plan and the two contrive to rob the local bank. They make good their escape initially, but Walt Buckman and his two sons, John and Paul, are incensed at this betrayal by their own trusted employees. John and Paul set out to bring Bodine and Post to justice.
Set in the American West of 1890, "Wild Rovers" follows two cowhands, Frank Post and John Buckman, who decide to leave their unsatisfying lives. After a disastrous bank robbery attempt, they find themselves on the run, pursued by the law and a vengeful rancher. Their journey becomes a desperate quest for freedom and survival as they navigate the harsh landscapes and face their own mortality.
While "Wild Rovers" features a strong cast and the directorial touch of Burt Kennedy, it received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics noted its classic Western themes but often found its pacing and plot to be somewhat conventional, with some performances being more lauded than others. Audiences generally appreciated the traditional Western elements and the performances of its stars.
Praised for its solid Western atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly William Holden.
Criticized by some for a predictable plot and a lack of originality within the Western genre.
The film captures a sense of the rugged West, though its narrative doesn't always offer fresh insights.
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The film was shot on location in various parts of Mexico, which provided the authentic rugged landscape typical of classic Westerns.
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A reflective gem of an Oater. Wild Rovers is written and directed by Blake Edwards. It stars William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden, Joe Don Baker, Tom Skeritt and James Olsen. Music is scored by Jerry Goldsmith and the Panavision/Met...