Um vaqueiro idealista dos tempos modernos luta para manter seu show do Oeste Selvagem à tona diante da má sorte e do interesse decrescente.Um vaqueiro idealista dos tempos modernos luta para manter seu show do Oeste Selvagem à tona diante da má sorte e do interesse decrescente.Um vaqueiro idealista dos tempos modernos luta para manter seu show do Oeste Selvagem à tona diante da má sorte e do interesse decrescente.
- Prêmios
- 2 indicações no total
- Lt. Wiecker
- (as Douglas McGrath)
- Maid Eloise
- (as Edye Byrde)
Avaliações em destaque
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
** 1/2 (out of 4)
The cowboy/dreamer Bronco Billy (Clint Eastwood) is barely keeping his Wild West show going but his luck's about to change when he gets involved with a woman (Sondra Locke) recently dumped by her husband. This is a rather interesting film as I've read that Eastwood says it's his favorite but at the same time I've read what a bomb it was at the box office when originally released. It's certainly understandable why most people would avoid this thing but that's a shame as it's a cute little film that manages to have enough charm but I doubt those wanting Dirty Harry will have much use for it. I wouldn't say I enjoyed the film all the way through as I did think there were some flaws including the ultra-long running time. A dreamy comedy like this one really didn't need to go on for nearly two-hours but some of that is due to the screenplay, which is quite predictable in regards to the ending. With that said one still has to admire Eastwood for trying a film like this because it's basically just about making your dreams come true. In the case of Eastwood's character, he always wanted to be a cowboy and he's doing whatever it takes to keep his show going even though modern audiences have grown tired of it. Eastwood gives a very good performance and once that will keep a smile on the viewers face. The actors hasn't had too many chances to play a nice and charming person but he handles the role very well. Locke is also quite good in her performance as the rich brat who eventually buys into the show of dreams. I found her performances to be quite good and she was very believable in the turns her character takes. Scatman Crothers. Geoffrey Lewis, Bill McKinney, Sam Bottoms and Sierra Pecheur all add nice support as well. I think a little editing would have helped the picture but then again I'm sure this is the type of film that would getting better on repeat viewings. I'm sure even today this isn't a title that Eastwood fans rush out to view but they should certainly give it a shot if for no other reason that to see the legend in a different light.
Maybe the biggest problem with "Bronco Billy" is that it tries to have too much story. I wouldn't had mind seeing the movie focusing on Clint and his gang alone, plenty of great characters for that! Instead we now have the movie mainly focusing on the love story.
This isn't really a comedy with "haha" moments. It more is a movie with a warm and fun feeling, which is mainly thanks to the great characters. I especially enjoyed Scatman Crothers in his role but also Clint Eastwood did a good job as a character that basically wanted to be like the western characters Eastwood previously played before.
Fun comedy by Eastwood! Give it a shot, you might end up liking it.
7/10
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Você sabia?
- CuriosidadesScatman Crothers stated that his role as Doc Lynch was his second favorite after his role in "O Dia dos Loucos (1972)."
- Erros de gravaçãoThe camera and camera crew can be clearly seen in one shot during the bar brawl.
- Citações
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!
- ConexõesFeatured in Clint Eastwood: Director (1982)
- Trilhas sonorasMisery and Gin
Written by John Durrill (as J. Durrill) and Snuff Garrett (as S. Garrett)
Sung by Merle Haggard
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Detalhes
Bilheteria
- Orçamento
- US$ 5.500.000 (estimativa)
- Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 24.265.659
- Fim de semana de estreia nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 3.708.710
- 15 de jun. de 1980
- Faturamento bruto mundial
- US$ 24.265.659