Bonanza: The Next Generation 1988
What is Bonanza: The Next Generation?
Topic: Film "Bonanza: The Next Generation" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 22, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Bonanza Ventures, Gaylord Productions
- Genres
- Western, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bonanza Ventures, Gaylord Productions
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Topic: Film "Bonanza: The Next Generation" (1988).
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[1] TMDB: Title "Bonanza: The Next Generation" (1988), PG-13, 03/22/1988 (US), Western and TV Movie, 1h 33m.
[2] IMDB: Cast and crew credits.
[3] TMDB: Synopsis - continuing saga of the Cartwrights, original Cartwrights gone but sons remain. Ben and Hoss passed on. Little Joe is MIA (went with Teddy Roosevelt, missing). Ben's brother Aaron in charge of Ponderosa. Little Joe's wife Annie lives there. Son Benjamin returned from the East. Charlie Poke (owes life to Ben) is ranch foreman, not on good terms with Aaron. Aaron allowed a mining company access to mine on Ponderosa.
[4] Letterboxd: Synopsis matches [3].
[5] ČSFD.cz: TV movie, overview
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“A gripping exploration of western and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Bonanza: The Next Generation worth watching?
Bonanza: The Next Generation holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Bonanza: The Next Generation and when was it released?
Bonanza: The Next Generation is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Bonanza: The Next Generation?
Bonanza: The Next Generation was directed by William F. Claxton.
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