An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Lt. Wiecker
- (as Douglas McGrath)
- Maid Eloise
- (as Edye Byrde)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaScatman Crothers stated that his role as Doc Lynch was his second favorite after his role in "The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)."
- GoofsWhen Billy is being interviewed by the press after stopping the bank robbery, he tells them to come check out the show "just off I-80". The film is set in Montana and Idaho, and Interstate 80 does not pass through either state.
- Quotes
Antoinette Lily: Have you ever been married?
Bronco Billy McCoy: Sure. A long time ago.
Antoinette Lily: Did you love her?
Bronco Billy McCoy: With all my heart. Sometimes that just isn't enough.
Antoinette Lily: What happened?
Bronco Billy McCoy: I caught her in bed with my best friend.
Antoinette Lily: What did you do to him?
Bronco Billy McCoy: I shot her.
Antoinette Lily: What! What about him?
Bronco Billy McCoy: He was my best friend!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Clint Eastwood: Director (1982)
- SoundtracksMisery and Gin
Written by John Durrill (as J. Durrill) and Snuff Garrett (as S. Garrett)
Sung by Merle Haggard
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
- bunkerforever
- Oct 28, 2003
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Box office
- Budget
- $5,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $24,265,659
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,708,710
- Jun 15, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $24,265,659