

Wild Bill
1995-12-01 · 98 min · ★ 5.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Walter Hill
- Production companies
- The Zanuck Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,193,982
Top Cast
Jeff BridgesWild Bill Hickok
Ellen BarkinCalamity Jane
John HurtCharley Prince
Diane LaneSusannah Moore
Keith CarradineBuffalo Bill Cody
David ArquetteJack McCall
Christina ApplegateLurline
Bruce DernWill Plummer
James GammonCalifornia Joe
Marjoe GortnerPreacher
James RemarDonnie Lonigan
Karen HuieSong Lew
Steve ReevisSioux Chief Whistler
Robert KnottDave Tutt
Pato HoffmannCheyenne Leader
Patrick GormanDoctor
Lee de BrouxCarl Mann
Stoney JacksonJubal Pickett
Robert PetersMike WilliamsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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