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Still from Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson — Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) — Robert AltmanPhotographed by Paul Lohmann

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Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

English / 1976 / 2h 3m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.29/5·7.5K ratings·1.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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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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Directed by Robert Altman
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Altman

Writer

CinematographerPaul Lohmann

ComposerRichard Baskin

EditorPeter Appleton, Dennis M. Hill

ProducerRobert Altman, Dino De Laurentiis

Cast

Paul Newmanas The Star (William F. Cody)

Joel Greyas The Producer (Nate Salisbury)

Kevin McCarthyas The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)

Harvey Keitelas The Relative (Ed Goodman)

Allan F. Nichollsas The Journalist (Prentiss Ingraham)

Geraldine Chaplinas The Sure Shot (Annie Oakley)

John Considineas The Sure Shot's Manager (Frank Butler)

Robert DoQuias The Wrangler (Oswald Dart)

Mike Kaplanas The Treasurer (Jules Keen)

Bert Remsenas The Bartender (Crutch)

Bonnie Leadersas The Mezzo-Contralto (Margaret)

Noelle Rogersas The Lyric-Coloratura (Lucille DuCharme)

Evelyn Learas The Lyric-Soprano (Nina Cavallini)

Denver Pyleas The Indian Agent (McLaughlin)

Frank Kaquittsas The Indian (Sitting Bull)

Will Sampsonas The Interpreter (William Halsey)

Ken Krossaas The Arenic Director (Johnny Baker)

Fred N. Larsenas The King of the Cowboys (Buck Taylor)

Jerri Duceas Trick Rider

Joy Duceas Trick Rider

Double Feature

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