The Plainsman(1936)
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The Plainsman Synopsis
Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
The Plainsman (1936) is a western, war and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, released on November 16, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison and Charles Bickford. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers:
- Waldemar Young, Harold Lamb, Lynn Riggs
- Producers:
- Cecil B. DeMille, William H. Pine
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Milner
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Plainsman (1936) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Plainsman before you stream it.
The Plainsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Wild Bill Hickok
Jean Arthur
as Calamity Jane
James Ellison
as William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Charles Bickford
as John Lattimer
Helen Burgess
as Louisa Cody
Porter Hall
as Jack McCall
Paul Harvey
as Yellow Hand
Victor Varconi
as Painted Horse
John Miljan
as General George A. Custer
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as Abraham Lincoln
Granville Bates
as Van Ellyn
Anthony Quinn
as Cheyenne Indian
Key crew
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, written by Waldemar Young, Harold Lamb and Lynn Riggs, produced by Cecil B. DeMille and William H. Pine.
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The Plainsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Plainsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Plainsman online?
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The Plainsman (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Plainsman?
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The main cast of The Plainsman (1936) includes Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison, Charles Bickford and Helen Burgess. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Plainsman released?
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The Plainsman was released on November 16, 1936 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Plainsman worth watching?
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The Plainsman (1936) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Plainsman?
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Yes. The official The Plainsman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.