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The Honkers

1972-05-17 · 102 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Drama

An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.

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Directors
Steve Ihnat
Production companies
Levy-Gardner-Laven, Brighton Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CoburnJames CoburnLew Lathrop
Lois NettletonLois NettletonLinda Lathrop
Slim PickensSlim PickensClete
Anne ArcherAnne ArcherDeborah Moon
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonRoyce Owens
Joan HuntingtonJoan HuntingtonRita Ferguson
Jim DavisJim DavisSheriff Potter
Ramon BieriRamon BieriJack Ferguson
Ted EcclesTed EcclesBobby Lathrop
Mitchell RyanMitchell RyanLowell
Wayne McLarenEverett
John HarmonJohn HarmonSam Martin
Richard O'BrienRichard O'BrienMatt Weber
Pitt HerbertHaberdasher
Luther Elmore
Chuck Parkison Jr.Announcer
Larry MahanLarry MahanHimself
Jerry GatlinJerry GatlinShorty (uncredited)
Bobby HallBobby HallDave (uncredited)
Chuck HensonRodeo Rider (uncredited)

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