The Rounders 1965
“The wild west's biggest fall guys go head over heels... for a mean-eyed bronc... and some bear-backed fillies”
What is The Rounders?
The Rounders is a 1965 comedy and western film directed with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes, starring Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda as two cowboys earning a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer, Jim, pays them with a nondescript, unrideable horse, leading Ben to conceive a plan to take the animal to a rodeo and bet other cowhands on it.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 8, 1965
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Comedy, Western
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Overview
The Rounders is a 1965 comedy and western film directed with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes, starring Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda as two cowboys earning a meager living breaking wild horses. Their frequent employer, Jim, pays them with a nondescript, unrideable horse, leading Ben to conceive a plan to take the animal to a rodeo and bet other cowhands on it.
The film offers a lighthearted look at the wild west through the exploits of its main characters, blending traditional western elements with comedic situations involving difficult livestock. It runs for eighty-five minutes and presents the dynamic between two seasoned actors portraying everyday working men in a rugged setting.
Should you watch it?
“Two struggling cowboy partners take on an unrideable horse in lieu of wages.”
- Stars Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda as two working cowboys.
- Features Chill Wills as their frequent employer Jim.
- Involves a clever scheme to take a difficult horse to a rodeo.
- The synopsis provides limited plot details beyond the horse-breaking premise.
Watch it if you enjoy classic western comedies about hardworking cowboys dealing with stubborn animals.
It is a comedy and western film with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
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Is The Rounders worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic western comedies featuring Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda.
What is the binge duration for The Rounders?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What are the essential scenes in The Rounders?
Essential moments include the cowboys receiving the unrideable horse in lieu of wages and planning the rodeo bets.
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