IMDb >
Buffalo Soldiers (1997) (TV)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsBuffalo Soldiers (1997) (TV) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 4 | slideshow) |
   |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
7 December 1997 (USA)
more
Plot:
Fact based story about the all-black US Cavalry Troop H which protected the Western territories in post Civil War times...
more
| add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.
Another 2 wins
&
6 nominations
more
User Comments:
Title implies more than delivered; the subject deserves better.
more (7 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Lamont Bentley | ... | Cpl. Sea |
 | Tom Bower | ... | Gen. Pike |
| Timothy Busfield | ... | Maj. Robert Carr |
| Gabriel Casseus | ||
 | Danny Glover | ... | Sgt. Washington Wyatt |
 | Bob Gunton | ... | Col. Grierson |
| Keith Jefferson | ||
 | Robert Knott | ... | Capt. Draper |
 | Carl Lumbly | ... | Horse |
| Clifton Powell | ||
 | Matt Ross | ||
 | Glynn Turman | ... | Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth |
| Michael Warren | ... | Cpl. Eddie Tockes |
 | Mykelti Williamson | ... | Cpl. William Christy |
 | David Jean Thomas | ... | Cpl. Roseman Lloyd |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Quotes:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (7 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Buffalo Soldiers (1997) (TV)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Great Movie | topaz1865 |
| what about the book? | jonathan_gress |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Major Dundee | Dances with Wolves | Geronimo | Broken Arrow | Geronimo: An American Legend |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
From the title, I expected a good overview of the Buffalo Soldiers. Instead, we get a drawn out, soap-opera-ish tale of hunting down a single Indian villain. Since I missed the first minute or two of opening credits, this script may have been pure fiction for all I know. As one complaint, there is no mention of John Pershing's (of World War I fame) association with these troops.
As could be expected, the wrongs and conflicts from racism are well set forth. Nonetheless, the Buffalo Soldiers, many ex-slaves, proudly risk their lives and stay in the cavalry by choice.
The acting is commendable, particularly that of Danny Glover as the central character. Some '90s idioms (the 1990s, that is) find their way into the dialog.
Given the title and the general ignorance (myself included) about the Buffalo Soldiers, this tv movie was very disappointing. Surely, these men did a lot more on the frontier than they are credited with here.