When the Legends Die
“You can beat Tom Black Bull. Betray him. Try to tame him. But watch out.”
Synopsis
An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Red Dillon
Frederic Forrest
Tom Black Bull
Luana Anders
Mary
Vito Scotti
Meo
Herbert Nelson
Dr. Wilson
John War Eagle
Blue Elk
John Gruber
Clyde 'Tex' Walker
Garry Walberg
School Superintendant
Jack Mullaney
Gas Station Attendant
Malcolm Curley
Benny Grayback (school principal)
Roy Engel
Sam Turner
Rex Holman
Neil Swenson
Mel Gallagher
Cowboy
Tillman Box
Young Tom Black Bull
Sondra Pratt
Angie
Verne Muehlstedt
Harold
Evan Stevens
George
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Millar
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dozier
- Original Score
- Glenn Paxton
- Original Title
- When the Legends Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Sagaponack Films, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Millar
Robert Dozier, Hal Borland
Glenn Paxton
Richard H. Kline
Louis San Andres
Stuart Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Millar
Director
Louis San Andres
Editor
Robert Dozier
Screenplay
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Glenn Paxton
Original Music Composer
Stuart Millar
Producer
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Legends Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Legends Die about?
An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.
Who directed When the Legends Die?
When the Legends Die was directed by Stuart Millar.
Who stars in When the Legends Die?
The principal cast of When the Legends Die includes Richard Widmark, Frederic Forrest, Luana Anders, Vito Scotti, Herbert Nelson.
When was When the Legends Die released and how long is it?
When the Legends Die was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Legends Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Legends Die was composed by Glenn Paxton.
Is When the Legends Die based on a book or true story?
When the Legends Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hal Borland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Legends Die?
When the Legends Die holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).