Riding with Buffalo Bill (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film
Released in 1954, Riding with Buffalo Bill is an action, adventure and western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. “Make Way For The Greatest Plainsman In History!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Columbia Pictures elevated a run-of-the-mill B-western supporting player, Marshall Reed, to the title role in this equally run-of-the-mill western serial released in 15 chapters. Like most serials in the '50s, Riding with Buffalo Bill consisted of quite a bit of budget-stretching stock footage telling a highly fictionalized account of Buffalo Bill Cody aiding a group of ranchers in their defeat of a local crime lord. The serial's assistant director, Leonard Katzman, later produced the long-running television series Gunsmoke and Dallas.
Who’s in it. Riding with Buffalo Bill stars Marshall Reed as Bill Cody, aka The Riding' Terror, Rick Vallin as Reb Morgan, Joanne Rio as Maria Perez [ch 7-11, 14-15] and Shirley Whitney as Ruth Morgan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding with Buffalo Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding with Buffalo Bill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riding with Buffalo Bill (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riding with Buffalo Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Riding with Buffalo Bill?
- Riding with Buffalo Bill stars Marshall Reed, Rick Vallin, Joanne Rio, Shirley Whitney and Jack Ingram.
- When was Riding with Buffalo Bill released?
- Riding with Buffalo Bill was released in 1954.