Wild Bill (1995)
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41% of critics liked it
(22 reviews) -
35% of users liked it
(5,888 ratings)
Maverick writer-director Walter Hill's version of the famous Wild Bill Hickok legend is a dreamscape western that is told entirely in flashback. Hickok's friend Charley Prince (John Hurt) narrates the events of Wild Bill's life while sitting at Bill's graveside. Hickok is played by… More Maverick writer-director Walter Hill's version of the famous Wild Bill Hickok legend is a dreamscape western that is told entirely in flashback. Hickok's friend Charley Prince (John Hurt) narrates the events of Wild Bill's life while sitting at Bill's graveside. Hickok is played by Jeff Bridges as a mean, high-spirited, but gallant outlaw. He wanders the West, adding to his reputation with some well-chosen gunfights, and he meets up with characters such as Calamity Jane (Ellen Barkin), who becomes his sidekick for a time. After becoming a legend, Hickok signs up for a stint with Buffalo Bill Cody's traveling variety show. Eventually, he falls in love with Susannah Moore (Diane Lane), and his love leads him to tragedy in the town of Deadwood, SD. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Directed By
- Walter Hill
- Genres
- Western, Drama, Action & Adventure
- In Theaters
- Dec 1, 1995 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 20, 2001
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Mike Clark, USA Today
The movie itself is a lot of deadwood in the competitive holiday season.
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Interesting take on Wild Bill Hickock, again mixing more fable with his real life.
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Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A rare Walter Hill movie that just didn't work for me.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
A Hot, Adrenaline-Pumping Western...Barkin is blistering!
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Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
A tedious, confusing, and dismal account of the historical figure.
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Cast
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Jeff Bridges
as James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
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Ellen Barkin
as Calamity Jane
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John Hurt
as Charley Prince
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Diane Lane
as Susannah Moore
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David Arquette
as Jack McCall
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Christina Applegate
as Lurline
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Bill Bolender
as Bartender at Way Station
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Thomas Wilson Brown
as Drover
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Loyd Catlett
as Rob Rainwater
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Steve Chambers
as Curly
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Alisa Christensen
as Mann's No. 10 Saloon Bargirl
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Lee de Broux
as Carl Mann
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Anthony De Longis
as Card Cheat
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Bruce Dern
as Will Plummer
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Virgil Frye
as Buffalo Hunter
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James Gammon
as California Joe
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Burton Gilliam
as Bartender
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Marjoe Gortner
as Preacher
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Charles Gunning
as Frank Dowder
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Linda Harrison
as Madam
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Dennis Hayden
as Phil Coe
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Lise Hilboldt
as Woman in Church
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Peter Jason
as Dave McCandless
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John Dennis Johnston
as Ed Plummer
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Ted Markland
as Tommy Drum
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Steve Reevis
as Sioux Chief Whistler
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James Remar
as Donnie Lonigan
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Jason Ronard
as Pink Buford
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Boots Southerland
as Crook-Eye Clark
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James Michael Taylor
as Lew Scott
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Jim Wilkey
as Seth Beeber
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Merritt Yohnka
as Soldier
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Luana Anders
as Sanitarium Woman
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Keith Carradine
as Buffalo Bill Cody
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Janel Moloney
as Earlene
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Sally Jane Jackson
as Hubal Pickett
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Patrick Gorman
as Doctor
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Pato Hoffmann
as Cheyenne Leader
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James Marsh
as Young Man
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Karen Huie
as Song Lew
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Robert Knott
as Dave Tutt
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Robert Keith
as Miner
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Robert Peters
as Mike Williams
