
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
Seen it?1966 | 100 min | Western, Adventure, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved True Grit, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
The Pony Express opens up an office in Virginia City. Despite being an investor, Ben objects to Joe signing up as a rider. Adding to his concerns, the Paiute Indians don't want the Pony Express riding across their land, and the manager's assistant, Curtis Wade, is itching to make a name for himself as an Indian fighter. The international theatrical release of the 1966 William Witney feature cowboy western movie made from two 1966 episodes of the television series "Bonanza", entitled "Ride the Wind"
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Witney
- Lorne GreeneBen Cartwright
- Dan BlockerEric 'Hoss' Cartwright
- Michael LandonJoseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
- Victor JoryCharles Ludlow
- Rod CameronCurtis Wade
- Tom LowellJabez Ludlow
- DeForest KelleyTully
- Stewart MossAaron Bornstein
- Gilbert GreenJensen
- James NoahSykes