The Plainsman
“IT'S MIGHTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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1936 THE PLAINSMAN - Trailer - Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-21
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Wild Bill Hickok
Jean Arthur
Calamity Jane
James Ellison
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Charles Bickford
John Lattimer
Helen Burgess
Louisa Cody
Porter Hall
Jack McCall
Paul Harvey
Yellow Hand
Victor Varconi
Painted Horse
John Miljan
General George A. Custer
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Abraham Lincoln
Granville Bates
Van Ellyn
Anthony Quinn
Cheyenne Indian
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Breezy
Mark Strong
Wells Fargo Agent (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
A Young Trooper
Purnell Pratt
Capt. Wood
Fred Kohler
Jake - A Teamster
Pat Moriarity
Sgt. McGinnis
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, Lynn Riggs
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- The Plainsman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, Lynn Riggs
George Antheil
Victor Milner, George Robinson
Anne Bauchens
William H. Pine, William LeBaron, Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Harold Lamb
Screenplay
Joe De Young
Costume Design
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Dwight Franklin
Costume Design
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
Natalie Visart
Costume Design
Lynn Riggs
Screenplay
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
William H. Pine
Producer
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plainsman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Plainsman about?
Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
Who directed The Plainsman?
The Plainsman was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in The Plainsman?
The principal cast of The Plainsman includes Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison, Charles Bickford, Helen Burgess.
When was The Plainsman released and how long is it?
The Plainsman was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plainsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plainsman was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plainsman?
The Plainsman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).