The Honkers
“A honker is a rough bull or bronc that can't be broken. Lew Lathrop is a honker!”
Synopsis
An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
Top Cast
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James Coburn
Lew Lathrop
Lois Nettleton
Linda Lathrop
Slim Pickens
Clete
Anne Archer
Deborah Moon
Richard Anderson
Royce Owens
Joan Huntington
Rita Ferguson
Jim Davis
Sheriff Potter
Ramon Bieri
Jack Ferguson
Ted Eccles
Bobby Lathrop
Mitchell Ryan
Lowell
Wayne McLaren
Everett
John Harmon
Sam Martin
Richard O'Brien
Matt Weber
Pitt Herbert
Haberdasher
Luther Elmore
Chuck Parkison Jr.
Announcer
Larry Mahan
Himself
Jerry Gatlin
Shorty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Ihnat
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Ihnat, Stephen Lodge
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- The Honkers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Levy-Gardner-Laven, Brighton Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Ihnat
Steve Ihnat, Stephen Lodge
Jimmie Haskell
James Crabe
Tom Rolf
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Arnold Laven
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Ihnat
Director
Steve Ihnat
Writer
Stephen Lodge
Writer
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Arnold Laven
Producer
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Tom Rolf
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honkers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Honkers about?
An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
Who directed The Honkers?
The Honkers was directed by Steve Ihnat.
Who stars in The Honkers?
The principal cast of The Honkers includes James Coburn, Lois Nettleton, Slim Pickens, Anne Archer, Richard Anderson.
When was The Honkers released and how long is it?
The Honkers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Honkers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Honkers was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Honkers?
The Honkers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).