Junior Bonner
film by Peckinpah [1972]
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Junior Bonner is a 1972 American Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The movie stars Steve McQueen as a rodeo performer past his prime who returns to his hometown. He hopes to compete in a rodeo and reconcile with his estranged family, particularly his parents. Unlike Peckinpah's more violent films, Junior Bonner is a gentler character study, focusing on themes of aging and family relationships. Despite its critical reception, the film was largely overlooked by audiences.1
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