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7.4 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19661h 40mUnited States of America

Bonanza: Ride the Wind

Ride the Wind

Synopsis

The Pony Express opens up an office in Virginia City. Despite being an investor, Ben objects to Joe signing up as a rider. Adding to his concerns, the Paiute Indians don't want the Pony Express riding across their land, and the manager's assistant, Curtis Wade, is itching to make a name for himself as an Indian fighter. The international theatrical release of the 1966 William Witney feature cowboy western movie made from two 1966 episodes of the television series "Bonanza", entitled "Ride the Wind"

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1966

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Witney
Original Title
Ride the Wind
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
NBC Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Witney

Department Leadership Roster

William Witney

William Witney

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bonanza: Ride the Wind.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonanza: Ride the Wind

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bonanza: Ride the Wind about?

The Pony Express opens up an office in Virginia City. Despite being an investor, Ben objects to Joe signing up as a rider. Adding to his concerns, the Paiute Indians don't want the Pony Express riding across their land, and the manager's assistant, Curtis Wade, is itching to make a name for himself as an Indian fighter. The international theatrical release of the 1966 William Witney feature cowboy western movie made from two 1966 episodes of the television series "Bonanza", entitled "Ride the Wind"

Who directed Bonanza: Ride the Wind?

Bonanza: Ride the Wind was directed by William Witney.

Who stars in Bonanza: Ride the Wind?

The principal cast of Bonanza: Ride the Wind includes Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Victor Jory, Rod Cameron.

When was Bonanza: Ride the Wind released and how long is it?

Bonanza: Ride the Wind was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bonanza: Ride the Wind?

Bonanza: Ride the Wind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).