Bronco Billy

Bronco Billy the sharpshooting cowboy is the owner of a modern-day travelling Wild West Show that seems to get caught in one messy situation after another. And not helping is the lack of crowd figures to their show. But nothing... Full review

I thought this was a very good film. A pleasure to watch, not boring, fun, exciting and a good story throughout. It came on TV at like 2:00am and i sat up and watched it all and didn't get bored... Full review

The story is a good one. Anyone can be anything they wish. Clint Eastwood plays a former shoe salesman from New Jersey, who now operates the Bronco Billy Wild West Show. He is teamed up with ex-cons, who are trying to... Full review

This movie never got much acclaim for some reason. When I read where Clint Eastwood said it was a personal favorite of his I smiled, because it's mine, too.....and I like a lot of Eastwood's movies.This isn't just my favorite... Full review

This movie obviously wasn't made to break any box office records. It's just a sweet little comedy with great characters that deserves more recognition.Maybe the biggest problem with "Bronco Billy" is that it tries to have too much story. I... Full review

Although this movie has a small degree of corniness to it, I love it. Surely one of Eastwood's best. It's just a good all-around movie. I found it by accident, & had never heard of it. I have prob. 12 Eastwood... Full review

This film is not about Eastwood doing the stock 70's Eastwood, it is not about Sandra Locke, or about any other person's performance. The people in this film are lost, both in the social space of a world they cannot... Full review

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... Full review

Here's a picture that works beautifully on several levels, including the philosophical (I kid you not). Approach it as a lighthearted caper, and you will be entertained. If you enjoy whimsy with a trace of fantasy, it will not disappoint... Full review

I think this movie is pure Eastwood: not trying for the spectacular or flashy, not aiming for any Oscars, but honest, well-crafted, original in theme, touching and memorable. It deserves more attention than it's gotten and is deeper than it's... Full review

I consider Bronco Billy a masterpiece, though I am aware that the film is not perfect. Even though she has suicidal tendencies, she still seems more planted on the ground than Billy. As seen early on in the film, Billy is in no way Lilly's superior. ... Full Review

Bronco Billy and the show lack just one member.....Clint manages to revel in the glory of that myth despite the fact....Clint has to embarrass himself to a local Sheriff to get the deserter out of jail....always makes for some sterling repartee as Locke is first insulted by his advances.... ... Full Review

Despite its raucous ad campaign, Bronco Billy is at base a wistful character study, avoiding the usual trappings of car chases and redneck villains and offering quiet chuckles instead of belly laughs. Unfortunately it failed to click with the public, compelling Eastwood to temporarily return to his old crash-bang-pow formula in his next few films. ... Full Review

Bronco Billy" (1980) was the best of the lot.....It gives the actor plenty of opportunity to caricature himself, which he does with seeming glee.....If you can overlook the warm fuzzies of this film, it can be charming, lighthearted fun.....Scatman Crothers plays the show's master of ceremonies, Doc Lynch, once convicted as a medical charlatan..... ... Full Review

Bronco Billy stars Clint Eastwood (who also directed) as the impresario of a seedy wild west show. Going along for the ride is spoiled socialite Sondra Locke , who is "initiated" by being pressed into service as the wrong end... ... Full Article

Perhaps it's because he plays something of a fraud: Bronco Billy, the owner and star sharpshooter of a travelling Wild West show, is actually a New Jersey native who sold shoes until he was 31. ... Full Article

Ask Clint Eastwood to select personal favorites among his movies and you might be surprised by one choice. "It's an old-fashioned theme," Eastwood says. "But if, as a film director, I ever wanted to say something, you'll find it in... ... Full Article