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Cast
Danny Glover
as Sgt. Washington Wyatt
Mykelti Williamson
as Cpl. William Christy
Glynn Turman
as Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Carl Lumbly
as John Horse
Lamont Bentley
as Cpl. Sea
Tom Bower
as Gen. Pike
Timothy Busfield
as Maj. Robert Carr
Matt Ross
as Capt. Calhoun
Keith Jefferson
as Andrew Boyer
Bob Gunton
as Col. Benjamin Grierson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes20
DirectorCharles Haid
WritersFrank Military, Jonathan Klein
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBuffalo Soldiers
About Buffalo Soldiers
They've ridden dusty miles without end and fought fierce battles. Yet when these brave African-American cavalrymen enter a scraggly frontier town, they must walk through it instead of ride. The town dishonors them but the soldiers' Native-American foes do not. Apache leader Victoria and other warriors give the horsemen a name of honor and strength: "Buffalo Soldiers". The troopers' daring hunt for Victorio frames this stirring tribute to the former slaves and other African-Americans of the 9th and 10th U.S. Calvary Regiments. Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson, Glynn Turman, Carl Lumbly and Michael Warren star in an adventure bringing to light that largely unknown story and the unique moral dilemma the men faced. Atten-hut! "Buffalo Soldiers are riding" through town.
Directed by Charles Haid, Buffalo Soldiers leans on a strong ensemble — Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson, Glynn Turman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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