
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| The IndependentJohn LyttleIn place of narrative drive it relies, on the momentum created by ‐ its visual spectacle, its prodigal way with ideas, its wit and its enthusiasm for the lunatic business of making movies. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyWhile not one of Altman's strongest films, this cynical tale merits a look as a meditation on American history, mythmaking, and showbusiness |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzNewman's inspired performance is top-notch. |
| The Observer (UK)Philip FrenchThe review format, intercut with demythicizing glimpses behind the scenes, aspires to a cynical Brechtian snappiness, but the drama is too thinly imagined, the meanings too familiar and heavily stated, for this 1976 film to gather any real interest. |
| The New York Review of BooksMichael WoodThe movie is full of intelligence and invention. |
| User Reviewgary twell umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch ....its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie....i think that paul newman, pat mccormick, kevin mccarthy, geraldine chaplin, harvey keitel, joel grey, burt lancaster, allan nicholls, allan f nicholls play good roles/parts throughout this movie......i think that the director of this drama/western/adventure movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie.....i think that this is a great western movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie....i think that this is a good movie |
| User ReviewClare KThe subtleties elevate this from good to genius. Watch it very, very closely. |
| User ReviewGuillaume LAnother Altman masterpiece. Great cast. Great performances. |
| User ReviewAlan WThis is a very good movie with historical characters of the old west You can view this movie on Flixster |
| User ReviewKris OSometimes a film just knocks you flat on your ass. |
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