Junior Bonner
“Steve McQueen going down his own road, tougher than ever, as "Junior Bonner"”
Synopsis
With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.
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Junior Bonner (1972) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-21
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Junior Bonner
Robert Preston
Ace Bonner
Ida Lupino
Elvira Bonner
Ben Johnson
Buck Roan
Joe Don Baker
Curly Bonner
Barbara Leigh
Charmagne
Mary Murphy
Ruth Bonner
Bill McKinney
Red Terwiliger
Dub Taylor
Del
Sandra Deel
Nurse Arlis
Don 'Red' Barry
Homer Rutledge
Charles H. Gray
Burt
Matthew Peckinpah
Tim Bonner
Sundown Spencer
Nick Bonner
Rita Garrison
Flashie
Roxanne Knight
Merla Twine
Sandra Pew
Janene Twine
William E. Pierce
Rodeo Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Peckinpah, Jeb Rosebrook
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Junior Bonner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Solar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Sharon Peckinpah, Jeb Rosebrook
Jerry Fielding
Lucien Ballard
Frank Santillo, Robert L. Wolfe
Joe Wizan
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Wizan
Producer
Sam Peckinpah
Director
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Frank Santillo
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Jeb Rosebrook
Writer
Michael Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Junior Bonner
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What is Junior Bonner about?
With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.
Who directed Junior Bonner?
Junior Bonner was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in Junior Bonner?
The principal cast of Junior Bonner includes Steve McQueen, Robert Preston, Ida Lupino, Ben Johnson, Joe Don Baker.
When was Junior Bonner released and how long is it?
Junior Bonner was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Junior Bonner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Junior Bonner was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Junior Bonner?
Junior Bonner 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.).