Buffalo '66
1998 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 7.1 · 73% critics
After being released from prison, a man quickly kidnaps a teenage student and takes her to his parents, presenting her as his girlfriend and claiming they’ll soon marry. What follows blends discomfort, odd humor, and a strange trip as both try to make sense of their connection.
Also known as The Ornit Movie
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-01-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 73/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (1,051 votes)
About
Watch it if you want an offbeat, intimate indie with a playful-but-disorienting mood and bold lead performances, but Not for you if you’re sensitive to an uncomfortable kidnapping premise or prefer fast-paced action like Election (1999) or Trust (1990).
Pros: quirky offbeat road story; strong lead chemistry; emotional moments | Cons: uncomfortable premise; slow tedious stretches; character agency feels lacking
Themes
- prison
- gambling
- bowling
- winter
- kidnapping
- release from prison
- tap dancing
- strip club
- bathtub
- new york state
- ex-con
- character study
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Independent Spirit Award — Best First Feature · 1999 · nominated
- Open Palm Award · 1998 · nominated
- Independent Spirit Award — Best First Feature · nominated
Cast & crew
Vincent Gallo
as Billy Brown
Christina Ricci
as Layla
Ben Gazzara
as Jimmy Brown
Anjelica Huston
as Jan Brown
Mickey Rourke
as The Bookie
Rosanna Arquette
as Wendy Balsam
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Sonny
Kevin Corrigan
as Rocky the Goon
Kevin Pollak
as TV Sportscaster
Alex Karras
as TV Sportscaster
Directed by Vincent Gallo