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Bonanza: The Next Generation (1988)
Released By: MTI Home Video   Rating: N/A   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MTI Home Video
Genre: Western
MPAA Rating: N/A
Director: William F. Claxton
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 9/16/2003
Cast: John Amos, John Ireland, Robert Fuller, Michael Landon, Jr.
Published ID: 755139
UPC: 039414597158, 692865524021,
Plot: Bonanza: The Movie originally went out as Bonanza: The Next Generation. That title accurately reflected the film's content: death and previous commitments prevented the cast of the original Bonanza TV series of 1959-1973, thus the talent roster of The Next Generation was brand-new. John Ireland took over from Lorne Greene (who signed for this movie, but died before production commenced) as the brother of Greene's character Ben Cartwright. Home from the sea, Aaron Cartwright (Ireland) stupidly turns the drilling rights to the Ponderosa over to those perennial 1980s movie villains, the evil land developers. It's up to the sons of Adam, Little Joe and Hoss Cartwright to save the ranch (One wonders how the Cartwright boys could have had sons, given the mortality rate of their sweethearts on the old series). Michael Landon Jr., son of the original series' Little Joe, is here cast as Benj. This 1988 Bonanza TV movie sequel was supposed to have been spun off into a weekly syndicated series, but for various reasons this project never came to fruition, despite station clearance and sponsorship in virtually every major market. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Bonanza The Next Generation
Added 10/1/2007

I am a huge fan of Robert Fuller's and have tried to snatch up anything I could find with him in any kind of role, especially westerns. Bob just don't seem right (to me) without a horse and a gun in hand, and in this DVD, we have both. AND some very old kool cars! I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie. I did watch Bonanza but was not a huge fan. Laramie and Wagon Train were amongst my favorites. The title of this DVD made me think it was going to be a poor remake of the old series, but was pleasantly surprised at how terrific the movie really was. The premise of the changing environment between the old and new west contrasting each other was fabulous. Bob, as usual he was a shining star and perfect to play the character of Charlie Poke. I must say, I have already watched it twice and know it will be amongst one of my favorite movies. MORE, PLEASE?
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
pretty good
Added 5/4/2006

I missed the 3 Bonanza TV movies when they were first broadcast so I'm glad two of them are available on DVD. I enjoyed the Next Generation and Under Attack and Amazon has them at excellent prices. Both movies are good fun and I'm happy to have them in my Western DVD collection. Now they just need to release Bonanza: The Return on DVD too.
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