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Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976)

"The greatest buffaloer of them all!"

5.419762h 3mEN
WesternComedy

Directed by Robert Altman

Rating

5.4/10

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

EN

Release

June 24, 1976

Director

Robert Altman

Official Trailer

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Overview

Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.

Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

The Star (William F. Cody)

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

The Producer (Nate Salisbury)

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

The Relative (Ed Goodman)

Allan F. Nicholls

Allan F. Nicholls

The Journalist (Prentiss Ingraham)

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

The Sure Shot (Annie Oakley)

John Considine

John Considine

The Sure Shot's Manager (Frank Butler)

Robert DoQui

Robert DoQui

The Wrangler (Oswald Dart)

Mike Kaplan

Mike Kaplan

The Treasurer (Jules Keen)

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

The Bartender (Crutch)

Bonnie Leaders

Bonnie Leaders

The Mezzo-Contralto (Margaret)

Noelle Rogers

Noelle Rogers

The Lyric-Coloratura (Lucille DuCharme)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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