Bronco Billy
“The most outrageous of 'em all.”
Synopsis
An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-19
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Bronco Billy
Sondra Locke
Antoinette Lily
Geoffrey Lewis
John Arlington
Scatman Crothers
Doc Lynch
Bill McKinney
Lefty LeBow
Sam Bottoms
Leonard James
Dan Vadis
Chief Big Eagle
Sierra Pecheur
Lorraine Running Water
Walter Barnes
Sheriff Dix
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Canterbury
Beverlee McKinsey
Irene Lily
Doug McGrath
Lt. Wiecker
Hank Worden
Station Mechanic
William Prince
Edgar Lipton
Pam Abbas
Mother Superior
Eyde Byrde
Maid Eloise
Douglas Copsey
Reporter at Bank
John Wesley Elliot Jr.
Sanatorium Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.74x
+$17.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Hackin
- Original Title
- Bronco Billy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.3M
- Production Studios
- Second Street Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Dennis Hackin
David Worth
Ferris Webster, Joel Cox
Robert Daley, Neal H. Dobrofsky, Dennis Hackin
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Ferris Webster
Editor
Joel Cox
Editor
Dennis Hackin
Writer
Neal H. Dobrofsky
Producer
Dennis Hackin
Producer
David Worth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bronco Billy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bronco Billy about?
An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
Who directed Bronco Billy?
Bronco Billy was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Bronco Billy?
The principal cast of Bronco Billy includes Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Scatman Crothers, Bill McKinney.
When was Bronco Billy released and how long is it?
Bronco Billy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bronco Billy?
Bronco Billy had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $24.3M at the worldwide box office (3.74 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bronco Billy?
Bronco Billy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).