Buffalo Soldiers (1997)
-
51% of users liked it
(269 ratings)
Frank Military and Susan Rhinehart scripted this western, a look back at the post-Civil War Black cavalry troops known as the Buffalo Soldiers, the fierce fighting unit previously covered in a PBS four-parter (1970) and an NBC pilot (1979). In the New Mexico Territory, ex-slave Sgt. Wyatt (Danny… More Frank Military and Susan Rhinehart scripted this western, a look back at the post-Civil War Black cavalry troops known as the Buffalo Soldiers, the fierce fighting unit previously covered in a PBS four-parter (1970) and an NBC pilot (1979). In the New Mexico Territory, ex-slave Sgt. Wyatt (Danny Glover) and the Buffalo soldiers arrest Captain Draper (Robert Knott) and other Texas Rangers, but politics mean the Rangers are quietly freed later. Back at Fort Craig, Wyatt reports to anti-black General Pike (Tom Bower) and Col. Grierson (Bob Gunton), a white responsible for assembling and supporting the black regiment. A search is underway for Indian chief Victorio (Harrison Lowe). Indian prophet Nana (Chesley Wilson) is tortured in an effort to get him to reveal Victorio's whereabouts. Determining that Victorio is at Rattlesnake Springs, the Buffalo Soldiers head in that direction for a confrontation. Filmed in the desert of Arizona's Cochise County, Buffalo Soldiers premiered December 7, 1997 on TNT. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- G, 1 hr. 34 min.
- Directed By
- Charles Haid
- Written By
- Frank Military, Susan Rhinehart
- Genres
- Western, Drama, Television
- In Theaters
- Dec 7, 1997 Wide
- On DVD
- Jan 10, 2006
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
-
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...proves itself a cut above the usual TV fare one encounters on any given night.
-
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...says nothing that is particularly new about the history of race relations, but it presents its message in an elevating way. Meanwhile, there's the adventure to consider.
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Cast
-
Danny Gloveras Sgt. Wyatt -
Bob Guntonas Col. Grierson -
Carl Lumbly
-
Tom Boweras General Pike -
Gabriel Casseus -
Glynn E. Turman
Trailers & Clips
Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!
- Discover movies your friends are watching
- Keep track of what you want to see
- Add your reviews to your Timeline
