Review of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) by Kris O — 02 Feb 2008

Sometimes a film just knocks you flat on your ass.

This review of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) was written by Kris O on 02 Feb 2008.

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson has generally received mixed reviews.

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