The Rounders
“The wild west's biggest fall guys go head over heels... for a mean-eyed bronc... and some bear-backed fillies”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Rounders (1965) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Glenn Ford
Ben Jones
Henry Fonda
Marion 'Howdy' Lewis
Sue Ane Langdon
Mary
Hope Holiday
Sister
Chill Wills
Jim Ed Love
Edgar Buchanan
Vince Moore
Kathleen Freeman
Agatha Moore
Joan Freeman
Meg Moore
Denver Pyle
Bull
Barton MacLane
Tanner
Doodles Weaver
Arlee
Allegra Varron
Mrs. Norson
Casey Tibbs
Rafe
Warren Oates
Harley Williams (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Brawler (uncredited)
Ralph Moody
Horse Doctor (uncredited)
John Hudkins
Brawler (uncredited)
Troy Melton
Brawler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- The Rounders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Burt Kennedy, Max Evans
Jeff Alexander
Paul Vogel
John McSweeney Jr.
Richard E. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Screenplay
Burt Kennedy
Director
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Rounders.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Rounders.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
ALLL MOVIESSS
list0
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
MovieList
Movies from TV Guide
list_Western
Movies categorized under Western
Similar Titles to The Rounders
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
5.7
7.2
9.0
6.9
6.6
5.8
10.0
6.7
6.0
7.3
7.5![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
10.0Lucky Star
6.7
7.3
5.3
5.5
6.2
More Like The Rounders
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Rounders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rounders about?
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.
Who directed The Rounders?
The Rounders was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in The Rounders?
The principal cast of The Rounders includes Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Sue Ane Langdon, Hope Holiday, Chill Wills.
When was The Rounders released and how long is it?
The Rounders was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rounders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rounders was composed by Jeff Alexander.
Is The Rounders based on a book or true story?
The Rounders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Evans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rounders?
The Rounders holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).