areti-65583 The movie itself is so-so, meandering around a lot and ending up more or less nowhere. Michael Parks' "Bronson" character says little, and makes even less sense. I suppose the fact that it is a pilot for the series somewhat mitigates this criticism. Nevertheless this movie is a must-watch, if only for a gorgeous Bonnie Bedelia in her early twenties, well before her "Die Hard" days.

Uriah43 Just prior to committing suicide "Nick Oresco" (Martin Sheen) gives his Harley-Davidson motorcycle to his good friend "Jim Bronson" (Michael Parks) who then watches in horror as Nick jumps off of a bridge to his death. Not long afterward, Jim gets fed up working for an ungrateful boss so he quits his job and takes off on a trip from the West Coast to New Orleans. Along the way he encounters a woman named "Temple Brooks" (Bonnie Bedalia) who proceeds to run him off the road but then later asks for his help—at which time he generously gives her a lift. Although at first she strikes him as terribly cold and aloof, as they come to know each other they realize how lonely each of them are--and how much they need each other. But whether they are right for each other remains an open question and there are plenty of more challenges awaiting them as they continue their travels. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this film is essentially the pilot for a television series that ran in 1969-1970 for just one season. Although I have never seen any of the other shows, I thought this particular made-for-television movie was pretty good and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.

dativer Then Came Bronson along with Kung Fu, Wanted Dead or Alive and Have Gun, Will Travel are of the ages old hero adventure story that are void on TV today. The very same heroes adventure as in Luke Skywalker and unwitting Hans Solo in STAR WARS The hero never begins the adventure along a path broken by another. The hero always enters the unknown woods by breaking a new path. On that adventure he must be honest and honorable without desire or fear of death. The hero has compassion for his fellow man. Many times he acts in the way of the Bodhisattva. Mahayana Buddhism regards the Bodhisattva as a person who already has a considerable degree of enlightenment and seeks to use their wisdom to help other human beings to become liberated themselves. In this understanding of the word the Bodhisattva is an already wise person who uses skillful means to lead others to see the benefits of virtue and the cultivation of wisdom.I believe we need some TV shows of this type. We all need to live this way. All these mentioned TV shows have etched lasting memories into my mind. I have always and still try to live up to high standards of compassion, agape, and try to lessen the misery in the world. It all started with a few TV shows.

ren7055 This is a good movie. It is what I feel. That movie made me feel free. I haven't seen it since it aired in 1969. I watched this movie with my mom when I was 12 years old. I would do anything to see it again. I would like to have a copy of it. If I knew where I could buy it I would. This movie is one of my all time favorites. I would treasure it with all.