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The Honkers
A honker is a rough bull or bronc that can't be broken. Lew Lathrop is a honker!
Genres
ComedyDrama
Overview
An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1972-05-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
James Coburn
Lew Lathrop
Lois Nettleton
Linda Lathrop
Slim Pickens
Clete
Anne Archer
Deborah Moon
Richard Anderson
Royce Owens
Joan Huntington
Rita Ferguson
Jim Davis
Sheriff Potter
Ramon Bieri
Jack Ferguson
Ted Eccles
Bobby Lathrop
Mitchell Ryan
Lowell
Wayne McLaren
Everett
John Harmon
Sam Martin
Richard O'Brien
Matt Weber
Pitt Herbert
Haberdasher
Luther Elmore
Chuck Parkison Jr.
Announcer
Larry Mahan
Himself
Ross Dollarhide
Travis (uncredited)
Jerry Gatlin
Shorty (uncredited)
Bobby Hall
Dave (uncredited)
Chuck Henson
Rodeo Rider (uncredited)
Chris Howell
Rodeo Rider (uncredited)
Royd McCargish
Parade Participant (uncredited)
Larry McKinney
Clown (uncredited)
Bud Walls
Harve (uncredited)
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