Bonanza: The Return
Synopsis
A man with a grudge against the late Little Joe seeks revenge on the Cartwrights and attempts to take over the Ponderosa.
Part of the Bonanza Movie Collection
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Top Cast
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Ben Johnson
Bronc Evans
Michael Landon Jr.
Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright
Emily Warfield
Sara Cartwright
Brian Leckner
Josh Cartwright
Richard Roundtree
Jacob Briscoe
Jack Elam
Buckshot
Dirk Blocker
Walter Fenster
David Sage
Miller Swanson
Stewart Moss
Preston McAdam
Dean Stockwell
Augustus Brandenburg
Linda Gray
Abigail 'Laredo' Stimmons
John Ingle
Judge Jefferson MacKenzie
Archie Lang
Dr. Green
Richard Fullerton
Head Surveyor
Charles Gunning
Otis
Cal Bartlett
Russ - Sheriff
James R. Sweeney
Senator Swigert
Robert Balderson
Bailiff
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$93
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Dortort, Michael Landon Jr.
- Original Score
- Bruce Miller
- Original Title
- Bonanza: The Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $93
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions, Legend Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
David Dortort, Michael Landon Jr.
Bruce Miller
Haskell B. Boggs
John Loeffler
Department Leadership Roster
David Dortort
Writer
Michael Landon Jr.
Writer
Jerry Jameson
Director
Bruce Miller
Original Music Composer
John Loeffler
Editor
Ned Parsons
Production Design
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Haskell B. Boggs
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonanza: The Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bonanza: The Return about?
A man with a grudge against the late Little Joe seeks revenge on the Cartwrights and attempts to take over the Ponderosa.
Who directed Bonanza: The Return?
Bonanza: The Return was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Bonanza: The Return?
The principal cast of Bonanza: The Return includes Ben Johnson, Michael Landon Jr., Emily Warfield, Brian Leckner, Richard Roundtree.
When was Bonanza: The Return released and how long is it?
Bonanza: The Return was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bonanza: The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bonanza: The Return was composed by Bruce Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bonanza: The Return?
Bonanza: The Return holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).