Buffalo Soldiers backdrop

Buffalo Soldiers 1997 Directed by Charles Haid

From slaves to free men. From free men to soldiers. From soldiers to legends.

They've ridden dusty miles without end and fought fierce battles. Yet when these brave African-American cavalrymen enter a scraggly frontier town, they must walk through it instead of ride. The town dishonors them but the soldiers' Native-American foes do not. Apache leader Victoria and other warriors give the horsemen a name of honor and strength: "Buffalo Soldiers". The troopers' daring hunt for Victorio frames this stirring tribute to the former slaves and other African-Americans of the 9th and 10th U.S. Calvary Regiments. Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson, Glynn Turman, Carl Lumbly and Michael Warren star in an adventure bringing to light that largely unknown story and the unique moral dilemma the men faced. Atten-hut! "Buffalo Soldiers are riding" through town.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 7 December 1997
94 mins
Cast
Danny Glover Sgt. Washington Wyatt
Mykelti Williamson Cpl. William Christy
Glynn Turman Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Carl Lumbly John Horse
Lamont Bentley Cpl. Sea
Tom Bower Gen. Pike
Timothy Busfield Maj. Robert Carr
Matt Ross Capt. Calhoun
Keith Jefferson Andrew Boyer
Bob Gunton Col. Benjamin Grierson
Robert Knott Capt. Oren Draper
David Jean Thomas Cpl. Roseman Lloyd
Michael Warren Cpl. Eddie Tockes
Harrison Lowe Victorio