American Buffalo(1996)
They had a plan. It wasn't worth a nickel.
American Buffalo Synopsis
Three inner-city losers plan a robbery of a valuable coin in a seedy second-hand junk shop.
American Buffalo (1996) is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Corrente, released on September 13, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz and Sean Nelson. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Corrente
- Writers:
- David Mamet, David Mamet
- Producers:
- Gregory Mosher
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Crudo
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Capitol Films, Prairie Oyster Productions, Punch Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $665,450
- Status:
- Released
American Buffalo (1996) Trailer
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American Buffalo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Michael Corrente, written by David Mamet and David Mamet, produced by Gregory Mosher.
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American Buffalo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 72 ratings.
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American Buffalo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Buffalo online?
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American Buffalo (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Buffalo?
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The main cast of American Buffalo (1996) includes Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz and Sean Nelson. The film was directed by Michael Corrente. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Buffalo released?
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American Buffalo was released on September 13, 1996 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is American Buffalo worth watching?
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American Buffalo (1996) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Buffalo?
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Yes. The official American Buffalo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.