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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Title: When the Legends Die (1972)
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| Richard Widmark | ... | Red Dillon | |
| Frederic Forrest | ... | Tom Black Bull | |
| Luana Anders | ... | Mary | |
| Vito Scotti | ... | Meo (Dillon's caretaker) | |
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Herbert Nelson | ... | Dr. Wilson |
| John War Eagle | ... | Blue Elk | |
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John Gruber | ... | Clyde 'Tex' Walker |
| Garry Walberg | ... | School Superintendant | |
| Jack Mullaney | ... | Gas Station Attendant | |
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Malcolm Curley | ... | Benny Grayback (school principal) |
| Roy Engel | ... | Sam Turner | |
| Rex Holman | ... | Neil Swenson | |
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Mel Gallagher | ... | Cowboy |
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Tillman Box | ... | Young Tom Black Bull |
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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.
Plot Keywords:
native american reservation | contemporary western | horseback riding | ute indian | rodeo |Taglines:
You can beat Tom Black Bull. Betray him. Try to tame him. But watch out.Parents Guide:
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"Killer" Tom Black Bull: You can commune by yourself.
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Lyrics by Bo Goldman
Music by Glenn Paxton
Sung by Freddie Hart and Kenni Husky
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Based on the book of the same title. See more »Quotes
Mary: Wouldn't you like to go outside, and commune with nature?"Killer" Tom Black Bull: You can commune by yourself.
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When You Speak to the KidsLyrics by Bo Goldman
Music by Glenn Paxton
Sung by Freddie Hart and Kenni Husky
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1 December 1972 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
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$559,088Company Credits
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Widmark plays the drunken, former rodeo rider to perfection, & Frederick Forrest does admirably as the put upon young bull rider. I felt most of the other players were of the Grade B variety, as was this production in many ways. Not as good as "J.W. Coop".