United States / May 17, 1972
A honker is a rough bull or bronc that can't be broken. Lew Lathrop is a honker!
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Honkers |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Levy-Gardner-Laven, Brighton Pictures |
| Release date | 17 maggio 1972 |
| Production | Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Arnold Laven |
| Writer | Stephen Lodge, Steve Ihnat |
| Casting | Marvin Paige |
| Editing | Tom Rolf |
| Cinematography | James Crabe |
| Assistant directors | Steve Ihnat |
| Camera operators | James Crabe |
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| Additional photography | James Crabe |
| Music | Jimmie Haskell |
| Sound | Jimmie Haskell |
| Costume design | Scotty Rackin, Joe DiBella |
| Makeup | Joe DiBella, Scotty Rackin |
| Hairstyling | Scotty Rackin, Joe DiBella |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
Germany / Jan 17, 1998 / 12 / RTL 2
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