Wild Bill

Dec 1, 1995

1h 38m

★ 5.7

The Name Is Legendary. The Man Is Real.

Overview

Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.

Genres

Western

Action

Drama

History

Production Companies

United Artists

The Zanuck Company

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Wild Bill Hickok

Jeff Bridges

Calamity Jane

Ellen Barkin

Charley Prince

John Hurt

Susannah Moore

Diane Lane

Buffalo Bill Cody

Keith Carradine

Jack McCall

David Arquette

Lurline Newcomb

Christina Applegate

Will Plummer

Bruce Dern

California Joe

James Gammon

Preacher

Marjoe Gortner

Donnie Lonigan

James Remar

Song Lew

Karen Huie

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