Wild Rovers
"They were damned good cowboys, until they robbed a bank."
Originally released in 1971. Wild Rovers is a action/western film. directed by Blake Edwards. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, and Karl Malden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (47 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Rovers about?
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...
Who directed Wild Rovers?
Wild Rovers was directed by Blake Edwards.
How long is Wild Rovers?
Wild Rovers has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Wild Rovers released?
Wild Rovers was released on June 23, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wild Rovers?
The main cast of Wild Rovers includes William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden, Lynn Carlin, Tom Skerritt.