Wild Rovers
“They were damned good cowboys, until they robbed a bank.”
Synopsis
Ross Bodine and Frank Post are cowhands on Walt Buckman's R-Bar-R ranch. Bodine is older and broods a bit about how he will get along when he's too old to cowboy. Post is young and rambunctious and ambitious for a better life than wrangling cows. When one of their fellow cowboys is killed in a corral accident, Post suggests a way into a better life for himself and his friend: robbing a bank. Bodine reluctantly joins in the plan and the two contrive to rob the local bank. They make good their escape initially, but Walt Buckman and his two sons, John and Paul, are incensed at this betrayal by their own trusted employees. John and Paul set out to bring Bodine and Post to justice.
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Wild Rovers (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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William Holden
Ross Bodine
Ryan O'Neal
Frank Post
Karl Malden
Walter Buckman
Lynn Carlin
Sada Billings
Tom Skerritt
John Buckman
Joe Don Baker
Paul Buckman
Geoffrey Edwards
Attendant's Son
James Olson
Joe Billings
Leora Dana
Nell Buckman
Moses Gunn
Ben
Victor French
Sheriff
Rachel Roberts
Maybell
Sam Gilman
Hansen
Charles H. Gray
Savage
William Bryant
Hereford
Jack Garner
Cap Swilling
Caitlin Wyles
Bodine's Girl
Mary Jackson
Sada's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Wild Rovers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Jerry Goldsmith
Philip H. Lathrop
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Rovers
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What is Wild Rovers about?
Ross Bodine and Frank Post are cowhands on Walt Buckman's R-Bar-R ranch. Bodine is older and broods a bit about how he will get along when he's too old to cowboy. Post is young and rambunctious and ambitious for a better life than wrangling cows. When one of their fellow cowboys is killed in a corral accident, Post suggests a way into a better life for himself and his friend: robbing a bank. Bodine reluctantly joins in the plan and the two contrive to rob the local bank. They make good their escape initially, but Walt Buckman and his two sons, John and Paul, are incensed at this betrayal by their own trusted employees. John and Paul set out to bring Bodine and Post to justice.
Who directed Wild Rovers?
Wild Rovers was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in Wild Rovers?
The principal cast of Wild Rovers includes William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden, Lynn Carlin, Tom Skerritt.
When was Wild Rovers released and how long is it?
Wild Rovers was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Rovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Rovers was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Rovers?
Wild Rovers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).