Character Relationship Map: Junior Bonner

Characters

• Junior Bonner (played by Steve McQueen) — protagonist
• Ace Bonner (played by Robert Preston) — protagonist
• Elvira Bonner (played by Ida Lupino) — supporting
• Buck Roan (played by Ben Johnson) — supporting
• Homer Rutledge (played by Don 'Red' Barry) — supporting
• Curly Bonner (played by Joe Don Baker) — supporting
• Charmagne (played by Barbara Leigh) — supporting
• Rodeo Official (played by William E. Pierce) — minor
• Janene Twine (played by Sandra Pew) — minor
• Flashie (played by Rita Garrison) — minor
• Merla Twine (played by Roxanne Knight) — minor
• Nick Bonner (played by Sundown Spencer) — minor
• Dudette (played by P. K. Strong) — minor
• Burt (played by Charles H. Gray) — minor
• Tim Bonner (played by Matthew Peckinpah) — minor
• Dudette (played by Toby Michaels) — minor
• Dudette (played by Bonnie Clausing) — minor
• Ruth Bonner (played by Mary Murphy) — supporting
• Red Terwiliger (played by Bill McKinney) — supporting
• Del (played by Dub Taylor) — supporting

Story Analysis

A rodeo cowboy navigates family estrangement, financial strain, and a final career-defining ride.

Plot Progression

1. The Broken Cowboy
2. Homecoming & Demolition
3. Family Tensions & Dreams
4. The Rodeo Redemption
5. Departure & New Beginnings