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Wild Rovers (1971)

"They were damned good cowboys, until they robbed a bank."

6.119712h 16mEN
ActionWestern

Directed by Blake Edwards

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

EN

Release

June 23, 1971

Director

Blake Edwards

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 corra...

Cast

William Holden

William Holden

Ross Bodine

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Frank Post

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Walter Buckman

Lynn Carlin

Lynn Carlin

Sada Billings

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

John Buckman

Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Paul Buckman

Geoffrey Edwards

Geoffrey Edwards

Attendant's Son

James Olson

James Olson

Joe Billings

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Nell Buckman

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

Ben

Victor French

Victor French

Sheriff

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Maybell

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wild Rovers (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wild Rovers. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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