Junior - Bonner

: Often cited as a scene-stealing performance, Preston portrays the wayward father who is struggling to accept the passage of time.

: Junior’s pragmatic and greedy brother who represents the "new" West. Context & Production What it was like to be an extra in Junior Bonner Junior Bonner

: McQueen delivers one of his most vulnerable and understated performances. To add authenticity, McQueen wore real-life champion Ben Johnson's 1953 rodeo buckle during filming. : Often cited as a scene-stealing performance, Preston

: The strained relationship between Junior and his rascally father, Ace, provides the film's emotional anchor. Ace is a man filled with regrets and unrealistic dreams of gold mining in Australia, representing a past that no longer exists. Key Characters & Performances Junior Bonner