Buffalo Rider

A disillusioned Vietnam War veteran, disillusioned with his life and society, escapes into the wilderness with a herd of wild horses. He aims to free them from exploitation and establish a sanctuary for them. His journey is fraught with danger as he clashes with those who seek to capture or profit from the horses.

Buffalo Rider was largely overlooked upon its release and received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its ambitious themes and attempts at an anti-establishment message, many found its execution to be lacking in pacing and narrative coherence. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to the Western genre and others finding it too slow and underdeveloped.

• Praised for its thematic ambition and anti-establishment undertones.

• Criticized for slow pacing and an underdeveloped plot.

• Seen as an unconventional, though flawed, attempt at a modern Western.

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Christopher Lloyd, known for his iconic roles in "Back to the Future" and "The Addams Family," plays a relatively minor role as the antagonist's henchman in this film, a stark contrast to his later, more famous characters.