Junior Bonner was released into theaters on June 20th, 1972. Filming locations include Prescott, Az. It was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Other notable movies directed by Peckinpah include Straw Dogs (1971) and The Wild Bunch. Steve McQueen played the lead of Junior Bonner. Other notable movies starring McQueen include The Blob (1958), Bullitt and The Great Escape. He died at the age of 50 on November 7th, 1980 due to a heart attack stemming from an operation to remove numerous metastatic tumors in his neck and abdomen. All four locations I visited from the movie are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The score was composed by Jerry Fielding. The films first DVD release was on May 25th, 2004.
Bonner house - 300 S. Marina St. Prescott, Az. 86303
(Morrison House)
The house was built in 1902. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14th, 1978.
All "Now" pictures taken in 2025.
Prescott Community Hospital - 122 E. Gurley St. Prescott, Az. 86301
(Hassayampa Inn)
Designed by architect Henry Trost, it was built in 1927 and opened as the Hassayampa Hotel. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 29th, 1979. It can also be spotted, briefly, in a scene from The Getaway (1994).
2025
Palace bar - 120 S. Montezuma St. Prescott, Az. 86303
(Palace Restaurant & Saloon)
Located on historic Whiskey Row, the saloon opened in 1877. It was rebuilt in 1901, one year after a devastating fire swept the entire district. It's both the oldest bar and oldest business, operating in the state of Arizona. It's part of the Courthouse Plaza Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14th, 1978. I can personally testify that being in this place was the closest I've ever been to being transported back to the old west era. The smell hits you as soon as you step through the swinging doors, and it's visually amazing.
All "Now" pictures taken in 2025.
(Santa Fe Depot)
The structure was built in 1907. The tracks were last used on December 31st, 1986. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 8th, 1988.
All "Now" pictures taken in 2025.
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