When the Legends Die (1972)

Synopsis of When the Legends Die

Young Tom Black Bull (Frederic Forrest) is a Ute Indian who ventures into the world of white men after the death of his parents. He winds up working at the rodeo. When hard-drinking Red Dillon (Richard Widmark) spots Tom's horse-handling skills, he makes him a bronco-riding star (and keeps the money for himself). Tom eventually tires of their exploitative relationship and sets out on his own, eventually winning a championship. Motivated perhaps by nostalgia, he later seeks Red out. Red, who is nearly dead from alcoholism, steals Tom's championship money to have one last spree. When Red dies, Tom genuinely mourns him and gives him Ute death rites before returning, now a seasoned man, to the reservation. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Director(s):

Stuart Millar

Writer(s):

Robert Dozier

Producer(s):

Gene Lasko

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Profanity, Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)

Looking for special editions of When the Legends Die?

See All Versions

Subtitles:

Check All Versions

Closed Captioning:

Check All Versions