When the Legends Die (1972)
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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
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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
Complete Cast of When the Legends Die
- Richard Widmark - Red Dillon
- Malcolm Curley - Benny Grayback
- Roy Engel - Sam Turner
- Mel Gallagher - Cowboy
- Rex Holman - Neil Swenson
- Herbert Nelson - Dr. Wilson
- Vito Scotti - Meo
- Garry Walberg - Superintendent
- Joyce Davis - Mom
- Tillman Box - Young Tom Black Bull
- John War Eagle - Black Elk
- Frederic Forrest - Tom Black Bull
- John Gruber - Tex
- Jack Mullaney - Gas Station Attendant
- Sondra Pratt - Angie
- Evan Stevens - George
- Luana Anders - Mary
- Director(s):
- Stuart Millar
- Writer(s):
- Robert Dozier
- Producer(s):
- Gene Lasko
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Profanity, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
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