Buffalo Soldiers

Charles Haid
1997-12-07

From slaves to free men. From free men to soldiers. From soldiers to legends.
5.1
94 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Danny Glover Sgt. Washington Wyatt Unowned
Mykelti Williamson Cpl. William Christy Unowned
Glynn Turman Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth Goutbreak
Carl Lumbly John Horse Unowned
Lamont Bentley Cpl. Sea Unowned
Tom Bower Gen. Pike Unowned
Timothy Busfield Maj. Robert Carr Unowned
Matt Ross Capt. Calhoun Unowned
Keith Jefferson Andrew Boyer Unowned
Bob Gunton Col. Benjamin Grierson Unowned
Robert Knott Capt. Oren Draper Unowned
David Jean Thomas Cpl. Roseman Lloyd Unowned
Gabriel Casseus Unowned
Clifton Powell Unowned
Michael Warren Cpl. Eddie Tockes Unowned
Harrison Lowe Victorio Unowned