Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
"The greatest buffaloer of them all!"
Originally released in 1976. Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is a western/comedy film. directed by Robert Altman. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Joel Grey, and Kevin McCarthy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (102 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as The Star (William F. Cody)
Joel Grey
as The Producer (Nate Salisbury)
Kevin McCarthy
as The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)
Harvey Keitel
as The Relative (Ed Goodman)
Allan F. Nicholls
as The Journalist (Prentiss Ingraham)
Geraldine Chaplin
as The Sure Shot (Annie Oakley)
John Considine
as The Sure Shot's Manager (Frank Butler)
Robert DoQui
as The Wrangler (Oswald Dart)
Mike Kaplan
as The Treasurer (Jules Keen)
Bert Remsen
as The Bartender (Crutch)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
- David Susskind Productions
- Lion's Gate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson about?
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.
Who directed Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson was directed by Robert Altman.
How long is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson released?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson was released on June 24, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
The main cast of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson includes Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy, Harvey Keitel, Allan F. Nicholls.
Is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson worth watching?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 102 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.