When The Legends Die (1972)
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82% of users liked it
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Young Tom Black Bull (Frederic Forrest) is a Ute Indian who ventures into the world of white men after the death of his parents. He winds up working at the rodeo. When hard-drinking Red Dillon (Richard Widmark) spots Tom's horse-handling skills, he makes him a bronco-riding star (and keeps the… More Young Tom Black Bull (Frederic Forrest) is a Ute Indian who ventures into the world of white men after the death of his parents. He winds up working at the rodeo. When hard-drinking Red Dillon (Richard Widmark) spots Tom's horse-handling skills, he makes him a bronco-riding star (and keeps the money for himself). Tom eventually tires of their exploitative relationship and sets out on his own, eventually winning a championship. Motivated perhaps by nostalgia, he later seeks Red out. Red, who is nearly dead from alcoholism, steals Tom's championship money to have one last spree. When Red dies, Tom genuinely mourns him and gives him Ute death rites before returning, now a seasoned man, to the reservation. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Stuart Millar
- Genres
- Western, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1972 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An interesting contemporary view of cowboys and Indians.
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Cast
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Tillman Box
as Young Tom Black Bull
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Malcolm Curley
as Benny Grayback
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John War Eagle
as Black Elk
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Roy Engel
as Sam Turner
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Frederic Forrest
as Tom Black Bull
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Mel Gallagher
as Cowboy
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John Gruber
as Tex
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Rex Holman
as Neil Swenson
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Jack Mullaney
as Gas Station Attendant
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Herbert Nelson
as Dr. Wilson
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Sondra Pratt
as Angie
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Vito Scotti
as Meo
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Evan Stevens
as George
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Garry Walberg
as Superintendent
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Richard Widmark
as Red Dillon
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Luana Anders
as Mary
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Joyce Davis
as Mom
