Bronco Billy (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bronco Billy is a 1980 action western starring Clint Eastwood, Geoffrey Lewis and Scatman Crothers. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $24.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bronco Billy About?
The premise of Bronco Billy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a struggling traveling show in the American West, a group of performers faces an uncertain future. A young heiress, left by her deceitful husband, finds herself unexpectedly joining the show and is drawn to Bronco Billy, a skilled but rugged knife-thrower who performs blindfolded. As they navigate the challenges of the road, their lives intertwine in a story of adventure, romance, and the chance for a fresh start.
Bronco Billy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cowboy
- neo western
- circus
- title spoken by character
- cult favorite
- new york city
- police officer
- sex scene
- snakebite
- hixploitation
- character name as title
- nickname as title
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- two word title
- character appears in newspaper
- title appears in writing
- pay phone
- contemporary western
- modern western
- suicidal thoughts
- phone booth
- eastwood and locke
- middle age romance
- army deserter
- deserter
- real life father directs real life daughter
- real life father directs real life son
- wild west show
- lawyer
- heiress
- gmc truck
- truck
- oldsmobile
- knife
- tent
- cowboys-and-indians
- cowboys and outlaws
- outlaw
- cowboy hat
- saloon
- saddle
- attempted rape
- comic hero
- fight
- comic violence
- barroom brawl
- bar fight
- trailer
- pistol
- gunfight
- shootout
Where to Watch Bronco Billy
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Bronco Billy Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Geoffrey Lewis and Scatman Crothers.
Also Starring in Bronco Billy
· 6 moreBronco Billy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bronco Billy 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bronco Billy Plot Summary
What happens in Bronco Billy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the dusty and worn-out setting of Bronco Billy’s Wild West Show, an eclectic group of performers, led by the charismatic Bronco Billy McCoy, attempts to captivate the sparse audiences with their thrilling acts. Billy, a remarkable stuntman, showcases his skills by shooting balloons off a revolving wooden disc while blindfolded, culminating his act with an audacious knife throw. However, his trusty assistant suffers a tragic fate when a miscalculated throw leads to her abrupt departure from the show.
Full summary
The whole story of Bronco Billy, scene by scene
Bronco Billy Box Office
Bronco Billy grossed $24.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.3M
- US & Canada
- $24.3M
Bronco Billy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Saloon Brawl
How Well Do You Know Bronco Billy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character leading the Wild West Show?
Cars in Bronco Billy
20 cars on screen, including the 1951 GMC 400 Series and the 1949 GMC New Design Panel.
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1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Important role
Bronco Billy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Бронко Билли” and “Μπρόνκο Μπίλι”.
- Also known as
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- Бронко Билли
- Μπρόνκο Μπίλι
- Бронко Били
- 브롱코 빌리
- 不屈不挠
- ブロンコ・ビリー
- Бронко Біллі
- บรองโก้บิลลี่ ไอ้เสือปืนไว
- Gösteri Ustası
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Movies Like Bronco Billy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Broncho Billy’s Last Hold-Up, Broncho Billy’s Adventure and Broncho Billy’s Christmas Dinner.
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Broncho Billy’s Last Hold-Up 1912 -
Broncho Billy’s Adventure 1911 -
Broncho Billy’s Christmas Dinner 1911 -
Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress 1912 -
Broncho Billy’s Sentence 1915 -
Bronco Buster 1952 -
The Bronze Buckaroo 1939 -
Cowboy 1958 -
Billy the Kid 1941 -
The Cowboys 1972 -
Lonely Are the Brave 1962 -
The Cowboy Way 1994
Bronco Billy FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bronco Billy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bronco Billy?
Bronco Billy runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Bronco Billy released?
Bronco Billy was released on June 11, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Bronco Billy?
Bronco Billy stars Clint Eastwood, Geoffrey Lewis and Scatman Crothers, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bronco Billy?
In the US, Bronco Billy is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bronco Billy make at the box office?
Bronco Billy grossed $24.3 million worldwide.
How is Bronco Billy rated?
Bronco Billy has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Bronco Billy have a post-credit scene?
No. Bronco Billy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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