Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
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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.
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Top Cast
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Paul Newman
The Star (William F. Cody)
Joel Grey
The Producer (Nate Salisbury)
Kevin McCarthy
The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)
Harvey Keitel
The Relative (Ed Goodman)
Allan F. Nicholls
The Journalist (Prentiss Ingraham)
Geraldine Chaplin
The Sure Shot (Annie Oakley)
John Considine
The Sure Shot's Manager (Frank Butler)
Robert DoQui
The Wrangler (Oswald Dart)
Mike Kaplan
The Treasurer (Jules Keen)
Bert Remsen
The Bartender (Crutch)
Bonnie Leaders
The Mezzo-Contralto (Margaret)
Noelle Rogers
The Lyric-Coloratura (Lucille DuCharme)
Evelyn Lear
The Lyric-Soprano (Nina Cavallini)
Denver Pyle
The Indian Agent (McLaughlin)
Frank Kaquitts
The Indian (Sitting Bull)
Will Sampson
The Interpreter (William Halsey)
Ken Krossa
The Arenic Director (Johnny Baker)
Fred N. Larsen
The King of the Cowboys (Buck Taylor)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph, Robert Altman
- Original Score
- Richard Baskin
- Original Title
- Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company, David Susskind Productions, Lion's Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Alan Rudolph, Robert Altman, Arthur Kopit
Richard Baskin
Paul Lohmann
Dennis M. Hill, Peter Appleton
Robert Altman, Dino De Laurentiis, David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Altman
Director
Richard Baskin
Original Music Composer
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
Alan Rudolph
Screenplay
Robert Altman
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Peter Appleton
Editor
Robert Altman
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Anthony Masters
Production Design
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
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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.
Who stars in Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
The principal 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.
When was Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson released and how long is it?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson was composed by Richard Baskin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).