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Wild Bill

Wild Bill

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Wild Bill

"The Name Is Legendary. The Man Is Real."

1995

1h 38m

5.7(183 votes)

Western

Drama

History

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.

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The Zanuck Company

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Wild Bill Hickok

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Calamity Jane

John Hurt

John Hurt

Charley Prince

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Susannah Moore

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Buffalo Bill Cody

David Arquette

David Arquette

Jack McCall

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Lurline

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Will Plummer

James Gammon

James Gammon

California Joe

Marjoe Gortner

Marjoe Gortner

Preacher

Creative team

Directed by: Walter Hill
Written by: Walter Hill
Produced by: Richard D. Zanuck
Lili Fini Zanuck

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