Buffalo Bill and the Indians... / The Ballad of Cable Hogue

Tuesday | August 7, 2007 7:00 pm

Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

Directed by Robert Altman

The Ballad of Cable Hogue

Directed by Sam Peckinpah

Screening on Film

The late Robert Altman offers a harsh critique of American mythology in one of his angriest, most underrated films. Paul Newman stars as Buffalo Bill, the cynical salesman of Western lore who operates a hugely profitable Wild West carnival show. In the patriotic spirit of the 1976 bicentennial celebration, this pessimistic work was coolly received by critics and audiences on its initial release. In a rare comedic turn from director Sam Peckinpah, Jason Robards plays the title character in The Battle of Cable Hogue. Hogue is a burned-out prospector who sets up a prosperous rest stop in the middle of the desert. One of Peckinpah’s favorite films, it features spirited performances from Stella Stevens and David Warner.

PROGRAM

Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

Directed by Robert Altman.
With Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Burt Lancaster.
US, 1976, 35mm, color, 118 min.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue

Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
With Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, David Warner.
US, 1970, 35mm, color, 121 min.