Buffalo '66 (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Buffalo '66 is a 1998 comedy drama starring Vincent Gallo and Christina Ricci. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 1999. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Buffalo '66 About?
The premise of Buffalo '66 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his release from prison, Billy Brown, an ex-con, attempts to build a new life for himself. He kidnaps Layla, a captivating tap dancer, and introduces her to his parents as his wife. This elaborate deception leads to unexpected connections and humorous situations as Billy's complicated past is revealed and a unique bond develops between the unlikely pair, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the possibility of redemption.
Buffalo '66 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stockholm syndrome
- man wears tighty whities
- release from prison
- bare chested male
- prison
- kidnapping
- written and directed by cast member
- stripper
- dancer
- bathtub
- strip club
- dysfunctional family
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- bowling
- posing as someone's girlfriend
- underwear
- shower
- shared bath
- men's bathroom
- independent film
- undressing
- female nudity
- seductive behavior
- obsessive love
- opposites attract
- dark comedy
- male underwear
- briefs
- white briefs
- tighty whities
- young woman
- parents
- girl
- bare chested man
- shooting oneself
- puppy
- old man attracted to young girl
- kidnapped girl
- female topless nudity
- girl sits on a guy's lap
- dance studio
- overhearing a conversation
- downblouse
- younger version of character
- bus travel
- pokies
- sleeping on a park bench
- character says i love you
- man's hand over a woman's mouth
- braless teen
- nipples visible through clothing
Buffalo '66 Cast
Vincent Gallo leads the cast, with Christina Ricci.
Buffalo '66 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Buffalo '66 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 71% User score
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Buffalo '66 Plot Summary
What happens in Buffalo '66 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Having just completed a five-year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) finds himself in a rush to find a place to relieve himself after being released. Curiously, his first instinct is to attempt to re-enter the prison he just left but is turned away. In an unusual bid to impress his decidedly neglectful parents, played by Ben Gazzara and Anjelica Huston, Billy resorts to kidnapping a dance class student named Layla (Christina Ricci), compelling her to act as his wife.
Full summary
The whole story of Buffalo '66, scene by scene
Buffalo '66 Box Office
Buffalo '66 grossed $2.4 million worldwide. $2.4 million came from the US and Canada and $621 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.4M
- International
- $621
Buffalo '66 Awards & Nominations
Buffalo '66 earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 1999.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Feature
Buffalo '66 Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 1 trailer and 10 clips.
- Clip 'Watch Your Mouth' Scene
- Clip 'Kidnapping Billy's Fake Wife' Scene
- Clip 'Hands On The Dash' Scene
- Clip 'How We Met' Scene
How Well Do You Know Buffalo '66?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Billy Brown's immediate priority upon his release from prison?
Cars in Buffalo '66
9 cars on screen, including the 1984 Toyota Corolla and the 1977 MCI MC-5 C.
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1984 Toyota Corolla Important role -
1977 MCI MC-5 C Minor role -
1997 Ford Escort Background role -
1988 Honda Accord Background role
Buffalo '66 Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “流氓本色” and “The Ornit Movie”.
- Also known as
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- 流氓本色
- The Ornit Movie
- 버팔로 66
- 水牛城66
- Баффало 66
- Buffalo 66
- Osudová sázka
- Buffalo '66, avagy Megbokrosodott teendők
- Баффало '66
- באפלו 66'
- Μπάφαλο 66
- Бъфало 66
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- バッファロー’66
- 버팔로 '66
- Oko w oko z życiem
- Búfalo '66
- Bufalas 66
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Buffalo '66 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Buffalo '66, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Buffalo '66?
Buffalo '66 runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Buffalo '66 released?
Buffalo '66 was released on June 26, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Buffalo '66?
Buffalo '66 stars Vincent Gallo and Christina Ricci.
How much did Buffalo '66 make at the box office?
Buffalo '66 grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($2.4 million domestic, $621 international).
How is Buffalo '66 rated?
Buffalo '66 has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Buffalo '66 nominated for any awards?
Buffalo '66 received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Buffalo '66 have a post-credit scene?
No. Buffalo '66 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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