The Rounders (1965)

The wild west's biggest fall guys go head over heels... for a mean-eyed bronc... and some bear-backed fillies

The Rounders (1965) poster

Ben (Glenn Ford) and Marion (Henry Fonda) are two cowboys who make a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer Jim (Chill Wills), who always gets the better of them, talks them into taking a nondescript horse in lieu of some of their wages. Ben finds that the horse is un-rideable, he comes up with the idea of taking it to a rodeo and betting other cowhands they cannot ride it.

Director: Burt Kennedy
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeff Alexander
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: John McSweeney Jr.
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

rodeo, horse, stubbornness, horse ranch, herd, rodeo cowboy, cowboy horse relationship, cowboys

Trailer

The Rounders Trailer
More Films by Director: Burt Kennedy
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rounders about?
Ben (Glenn Ford) and Marion (Henry Fonda) are two cowboys who make a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer Jim (Chill Wills), who always gets the better of them, talks them into taking a nondescript horse in lieu of some of their wages. Ben finds that the horse is un-rideable, he comes up with the idea of taking it to a rodeo and betting other cowhands they cannot ride it.
Who directed The Rounders?
The Rounders was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in The Rounders?
The Rounders stars Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Sue Ane Langdon, Hope Holiday, Chill Wills, Edgar Buchanan.
How long is The Rounders?
The Rounders has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Rounders?
The Rounders is a Comedy, Western film.
Where was The Rounders produced?
The Rounders was produced in United States of America.