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Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill

His adventure made him a hero.His showmanship made him a legend.

19445.61h 30m

Overview

Scout William F. Cody marries a U.S. senator's daughter, fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.

Directed by William A. Wellman
Written by Æneas MacKenzie, Clements Ripley, Cecile Kramer
Produced by Harry Sherman
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Top Cast

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Louisa Frederici

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Dawn Starlight

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Ned Buntline

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Sgt. Chips McGraw

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Chief Yellow Hand

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Sen. Frederici

Frank Fenton

Frank Fenton

Murdo Carvell

Matt Briggs

Matt Briggs

General Blazier

George Lessey

George Lessey

Mr. Schyler Vandervere

Themes & Keywords

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About Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill is a drama, action, western film released in 1944 exploring themes of historical fiction, buffalo bill. Directed by William A. Wellman, it stars Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Linda Darnell. Scout William F. Cody marries a U.S. senator's daughter, fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.

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