Monday, April 25, 2022

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

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson is a 1976 film directed by Robert Altman and starring Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy, Harvey Keitel, Will Sampson, Geraldine Chaplin, and Burt Lancaster. from the Wikipedia article:
Buffalo Bill and the Indians is an ensemble piece with an episodic structure. It follows the day to day performances and behind-the-scenes intrigues of Buffalo Bill Cody's famous "Wild West Show", a hugely popular 1880s entertainment spectacular that starred the former Indian fighter, scout and buffalo hunter. Altman uses the setting to criticize Old West motifs, presenting the eponymous western hero as a show-biz creation who can no longer separate his invented image from reality.
I watched it on Tubi through Roku on my TV.

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Spirituality and Practice says it "Explores the interface between heroes, hypocrisy, and illusions in the Wild West."

18 comments:

  1. ...in Rochester, New York's MOunt Hope Cemetery, Johnny Baker, the foster son of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is buried.

    https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2017/09/mount-hope-cemetery.html

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  2. I am surprised that this movie hasn't been banned. There are so many old movies that just wouldn't cut today's standards.

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    1. This is one that tries not to fall into those old stereotypes.

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  3. I think I saw this movie a long time ago

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    1. This is another I'd never heard of 'til I came across it recommended online.

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  4. I haven't even heard of this one, but it sounds like one worth checking out. Nice cast and theme too. I'll be adding it to my list. Have a great start to the week Nita.

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  5. I don't know this one. Thanks for pointing it out!

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    1. So many movies! I'd never heard of this one either.

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  6. I remember seeing this a long time ago. Will have to check it out again.

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    1. Maybe it was your blog where I saw it recommended...

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  7. Sounds interesting, this is another film I haven't seen. Valerie

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  8. I saw this on cable tv a few years ago. I actually enjoyed it.

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    1. A western of a completely different kind.

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  9. Saw this over a decade ago on Netflix and enjoyed it. :)

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