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

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976)
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"Truth is whatever gets the loudest applause." Debunking western myths even more than he did in McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Robert Altman's Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) sardonically explores the gap between western history and legend in show biz-obsessed America. Megalomaniac "Buffalo Bill" Cody (Paul Newman) assumes the legend created for him by writer Ned Buntline (Burt Lancaster), aided and abetted by his producer (Joel Grey) and his publicist (Kevin McCarthy), perpetuating myths of white triumph over savage "Injuns" in his Wild West show, as audiences cheer him on and buy his merchandise. But when Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) joins the troupe with his interpreter (Will Sampson), his request for authenticity threatens to throw a wrench into the proceedings. Regardless of how Bill may feel about the facts, he must bow to the preferences of the paying public. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

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Starring:
Paul Newman, Joel Grey, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Altman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

"Truth is whatever gets the loudest applause." Debunking western myths even more than he did in McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Robert Altman's Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) sardonically explores the gap between western history and legend in show biz-obsessed America. Megalomaniac "Buffalo Bill" Cody (Paul Newman) assumes the legend created for him by writer Ned Buntline (Burt Lancaster), aided and abetted by his producer (Joel Grey) and his publicist (Kevin McCarthy), perpetuating myths of white triumph over savage "Injuns" in his Wild West show, as audiences cheer him on and buy his merchandise. But when Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) joins the troupe with his interpreter (Will Sampson), his request for authenticity threatens to throw a wrench into the proceedings. Regardless of how Bill may feel about the facts, he must bow to the preferences of the paying public. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
123 mins

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Director(s):
Robert Altman
Writer(s):
Alan Rudolph, Robert Altman
Producer(s):
Robert Altman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Language)
Categories:
Westerns
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson Awards:
  • 1976 - Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Bear
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ted M.

    After trying to stay interested during the first hour, I finally turned this movie off. It has a great cast, and I expected better acting. This movie was a disappointment and I classify it as, "boring."

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    Tom W.

    I did not enjoy watching this movie. It was slow, not even slightly historical and had no redeeming qualities.

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    Karol R.

    This flick really sucks!!! Paul Newman, Burt Lancaster and Joe Grey must have been out of their minds to have appeared in this movie. Paul Newman's Buffalo Bill was really not him. Burt Lancaster as Buckline was good. This story ridiculed everyone from Buffalo Bill, Anne Oakley, President Cleveland and Sitting Bull. I cannot believe that Grover Cleveland was such a "sissy" and, of course, Sitting Bull was not as portrayed. He was not a warrior, but a Sioux Shaman, or Medicine Man. It's really said, if Buffalo Bill, had to show the Sioux as killing Custer by shooting him in the back and show he himself killing Sitting Bull. This is really a movie in "poor taste" and not a history lesson. Avoid watching this movie,Yuk!!!!

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