The Honkers(1972)
A honker is a rough bull or bronc that can't be broken. Lew Lathrop is a honker!
The Honkers Synopsis
An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
The Honkers (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Steve Ihnat, released on May 17, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars James Coburn, Lois Nettleton, Slim Pickens and Anne Archer. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Ihnat
- Writers:
- Steve Ihnat, Stephen Lodge
- Producers:
- Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Arnold Laven
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Jimmie Haskell
- Production:
- Levy-Gardner-Laven, Brighton Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Honkers Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Coburn
as Lew Lathrop
Lois Nettleton
as Linda Lathrop
Slim Pickens
as Clete
Anne Archer
as Deborah Moon
Richard Anderson
as Royce Owens
Joan Huntington
as Rita Ferguson
Jim Davis
as Sheriff Potter
Ramon Bieri
as Jack Ferguson
Ted Eccles
as Bobby Lathrop
Mitchell Ryan
as Lowell
- Wayne McLaren
Wayne McLaren
as Everett
John Harmon
as Sam Martin
Key crew
Directed by Steve Ihnat, written by Steve Ihnat and Stephen Lodge, produced by Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy and Arnold Laven.
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The Honkers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Honkers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Honkers online?
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The Honkers (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Honkers?
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The main cast of The Honkers (1972) includes James Coburn, Lois Nettleton, Slim Pickens, Anne Archer and Richard Anderson. The film was directed by Steve Ihnat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Honkers released?
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The Honkers was released on May 17, 1972 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Honkers worth watching?
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The Honkers (1972) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.