Fresh
There's no faulting Fletcher's unfussy, quietly impressive directorial style. A solid start.
Tom Huddleston, Time Out
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.
Director and cast
- Walter Hill Director
- Jeff Bridges as James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok
- Ellen Barkin as Calamity Jane
- John Hurt as Charley Prince
- Diane Lane as Susannah Moore
- Keith Carradine as Buffalo Bill Cody
- David Arquette as Jack McCall
- Christina Applegate as Lurline Newcomb
- Bruce Dern as Will Plummer
- James Gammon Cast
- Marjoe Gortner Cast
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