The Plainsman
“When the land needed law... When the West needed taming... When adventure needed a giant... They sent for the Plainsman!”
Calamity Jane tries to help Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickock stop an Indian war.
Where to watch The Plainsman in United States
Can I watch The Plainsman in United States? The Plainsman isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Plainsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Germany | GRJNGO Amazon Channel | — |
About The Plainsman
The Plainsman is a 1966 English-language western film directed by David Lowell Rich. The cast is led by Don Murray, Guy Stockwell, Abby Dalton. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Plainsman was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 1, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Writers
- Michael Blankfort
- Release date
- August 1, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Plainsman cast & crew
The Plainsman was directed by David Lowell Rich and written by Michael Blankfort.
The cast features Don Murray as Wild Bill Hickok, Guy Stockwell as Buffalo Bill Cody, Abby Dalton as Calamity Jane, Bradford Dillman as Lt. Stiles, Henry Silva as Crazy Knife, and Simon Oakland as Chief Black Kettle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Bud Thackery, and it was produced by Richard E. Lyons.
Is The Plainsman worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Plainsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Plainsman
The Plainsman isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Plainsman
Don Murray
Wild Bill Hickok
Guy Stockwell
Buffalo Bill Cody
Abby Dalton
Calamity Jane
Bradford Dillman
Lt. Stiles
Henry Silva
Crazy Knife
Simon Oakland
Chief Black Kettle
Leslie Nielsen
Col. George Armstrong Custer
Edward Binns
Lattimer
Michael Evans
Estrick
Percy Rodriguez
Brother John
Terry Wilson
Sgt. Womack
Walter Burke
Abe Ireland
The Plainsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Plainsman in United States?
The Plainsman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Plainsman in?
The Plainsman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Plainsman?
The Plainsman runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Plainsman rated?
The Plainsman is rated NR. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 8 ratings.
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