Buffalo Bill
“His adventure made him a hero.His showmanship made him a legend.”
Synopsis
Scout William F. Cody marries a U.S. senator's daughter, fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
Maureen O'Hara
Louisa Frederici
Linda Darnell
Dawn Starlight
Thomas Mitchell
Ned Buntline
Edgar Buchanan
Sgt. Chips McGraw
Anthony Quinn
Chief Yellow Hand
Moroni Olsen
Sen. Frederici
Frank Fenton
Murdo Carvell
Matt Briggs
General Blazier
George Lessey
Mr. Schyler Vandervere
Sidney Blackmer
Theodore Roosevelt (uncredited)
Evelyn Beresford
Queen Victoria (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Aeneas MacKenzie, Clements Ripley, Cecile Kramer
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Buffalo Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Aeneas MacKenzie, Clements Ripley, Cecile Kramer, Frank Winch
David Buttolph
Leon Shamroy
James B. Clark
Darryl F. Zanuck, Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Aeneas MacKenzie
Screenplay
Clements Ripley
Screenplay
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
René Hubert
Costume Design
Cecile Kramer
Screenplay
Harry Sherman
Producer
James B. Clark
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Bill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buffalo Bill about?
Scout William F. Cody marries a U.S. senator's daughter, fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.
Who directed Buffalo Bill?
Buffalo Bill was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Buffalo Bill?
The principal cast of Buffalo Bill includes Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Linda Darnell, Thomas Mitchell, Edgar Buchanan.
When was Buffalo Bill released and how long is it?
Buffalo Bill was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Buffalo Bill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buffalo Bill was composed by David Buttolph.