Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976, English. Directed by Robert Altman.
The greatest buffaloer of them all!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Robert AltmanDirector
- Paul NewmanThe Star (William F. Cody)
- Joel GreyThe Producer (Nate Salisbury)
- Kevin McCarthyThe Publicist (Maj. John Burke)
- Harvey KeitelThe Relative (Ed Goodman)
- Allan F. NichollsThe Journalist (Prentiss Ingraham)
- Geraldine ChaplinThe Sure Shot (Annie Oakley)
- John ConsidineThe Sure Shot's Manager (Frank Butler)
- Robert DoQuiThe Wrangler (Oswald Dart)
- Mike KaplanThe Treasurer (Jules Keen)
- Bert RemsenThe Bartender (Crutch)
- Bonnie LeadersThe Mezzo-Contralto (Margaret)
- Noelle RogersThe Lyric-Coloratura (Lucille DuCharme)
Details
- Released
- 24 June 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Altman, Alan Rudolph
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Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson: quick answers
Is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson on?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
If you liked Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, try Carry On Cowboy, The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The Apple Dumpling Gang.
Who directed Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) was directed by Robert Altman and stars Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy.
What is Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson based on?
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is adapted from a play or musical.