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Young Buffalo Bill (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 3.6

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Released in 1940, Young Buffalo Bill is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 59 minutes. “Buffalo Bill...Fighting a one-man battle against cowardly land swindlers who framed the code of the lawless west!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's 1860 and the old Spanish land grants are being surveyed. Montez is after part of Don Regas' rancho and gets the surveyor to alter the boundary. But Don Regas still has the original grant written on a bandanna. Montez sends Indians after it but Bill Cody and Gabby fight them off and a wounded Gabby unknowingly ends up with the missing million dollar deed wrapped around his arm for a bandage.

Who’s in it. Young Buffalo Bill stars Roy Rogers as Bill Cody, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Whittaker, Pauline Moore as Tonia Regas and Julian Rivero as Pancho, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Young Buffalo Bill has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Buffalo Bill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Young Buffalo Bill tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Young Buffalo Bill (1940)?
In US, Young Buffalo Bill is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Young Buffalo Bill worth watching?
Young Buffalo Bill holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Young Buffalo Bill?
Young Buffalo Bill stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Pauline Moore, Julian Rivero and Hugh Sothern.
When was Young Buffalo Bill released?
Young Buffalo Bill was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.