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When the Legends Die (1972)

PG 107 min  -  Western | Drama  -   1 December 1972 (West Germany)
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A young, rebellious Ute Indian joins the rodeo circuit and falls in with a drunken mentor who teaches him the ways of the ring and the world.

Director:

Stuart Millar

Writers:

Hal Borland (novel), Robert Dozier (screenplay)

Stars:

Richard Widmark, Frederic Forrest and Luana Anders
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Widmark ...
Red Dillon
Frederic Forrest ...
Tom Black Bull
Luana Anders ...
Mary
Vito Scotti Vito Scotti ...
Meo (Dillon's caretaker)
Herbert Nelson Herbert Nelson ...
Dr. Wilson
John War Eagle John War Eagle ...
Blue Elk
John Gruber John Gruber ...
Clyde 'Tex' Walker
Garry Walberg Garry Walberg ...
School Superintendant
Jack Mullaney Jack Mullaney ...
Gas Station Attendant
Malcolm Curley Malcolm Curley ...
Benny Grayback (school principal)
Roy Engel Roy Engel ...
Sam Turner
Rex Holman Rex Holman ...
Neil Swenson
Mel Gallagher Mel Gallagher ...
Cowboy
Tillman Box Tillman Box ...
Young Tom Black Bull
Sondra Pratt Sondra Pratt ...
Angie (girl who picks up Tom)
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A young, rebellious Ute Indian joins the rodeo circuit and falls in with a drunken mentor who teaches him the ways of the ring and the world.

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Plot Keywords:

Mentor | Indian | Rodeo | Cowboy Boots | Spurs  | See more »

Genres:

Western | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Cuando mueren las leyendas See more »

Filming Locations:

Colorado, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sagaponack Films, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

[last lines]
"Killer" Tom Black Bull: When I was a boy, I lived in the mountains. Blue Elk brought me here from the lodge to tell my people of the old ways. The superintendent said you would listen to me after I learned the new ways. I've learned the new ways. I'm back.
Ute tribal chairman: We only have one rodeo a year.
"Killer" Tom Black Bull: I know that.
Ute tribal chairman: What do you have in mind?
"Killer" Tom Black Bull: I would like to be with the horses.
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