Bronco Billy

1980
PG
1h 56m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

13K

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Contemporary Western Action Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Western

An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

13K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 2 nominations total

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Trivia
Scatman Crothers stated that his role as Doc Lynch was his second favorite after his role in "The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)."

Goofs
The camera and camera crew can be clearly seen in one shot during the bar brawl.

Quotes
Antoinette Lily: Have you ever been married?
Bronco Billy McCoy: Sure. A long time ago.
Antoinette Lily: Did you love her?
Bronco Billy McCoy: With all my heart. Sometimes that just isn't enough.
Antoinette Lily: What happened?
Bronco Billy McCoy: I caught her in bed with my best friend.
Antoinette Lily: What did you do to him?
Bronco Billy McCoy: I shot her.
Antoinette Lily: What! What about him?
Bronco Billy McCoy: He was my best friend!

Connections
Featured in Clint Eastwood: Director (1982)

Soundtracks
Misery and Gin
Written by John Durrill (as J. Durrill) and Snuff Garrett (as S. Garrett)
Sung by Merle Haggard

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Featured review

7/10

Nice little gem from Eastwood

I just saw Bronco Billy for the first time in its entirety tonight on DVD. This film has to be one of Eastwood's most underrated films. It's mainly a light comedy with some touches of drama thrown in. While Clint's in fine form in one of his few comedic roles the highlight is easily Scatman Crothers as Doc. He shines in each of his scenes and is the film's most likable character.

Is the film a classic? No. But it does have a lot of heart and I ended up caring about what happened to Billy and his wild west show. It's not too hard to see why this is one of Clint's personal favorite films. I think the film has a good message too. And that is if you do good deeds then good luck might just come your way. Even though he is a flawed character Billy does have a good heart and performs shows for the underprivileged for free.

If you are a in the mood for a film that will make you feel good for two hours then Bronco Billy is for you.

My rating: 7/10