Buffalo 66

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Buffalo 66

R

Released Jan 21, 1998

1h 52m

Drama

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Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

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Critics Consensus

Self-indulgent yet intriguing, Buffalo '66 marks an auspicious feature debut for writer-director-star Vincent Gallo while showcasing a terrific performance from Christina Ricci.

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Gavin Smith

Film Comment Magazine

There is a air of intriguing atavism about the textures and contours of Buffalo '66's visual style and tone.

Apr 11, 2018

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

Gallo, who also wrote, directed and scored Buffalo '66 , is a smart young filmmaker, not least in his casting.

Aug 30, 2016

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

For a study in untrammeled lunacy, the movie is a highly constructed and tightly controlled work.

Aug 30, 2016

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Erica Peplin

Vague Visages

Though bleak and at times brutal, Buffalo ’66 manages to evoke a world of sensitivity that’s, dare I say, rather feminine.

Dec 5, 2023

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times.

Feb 16, 2021

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

Performances are outstanding, particularly those of Gallo and Ricci. It`s so refreshing and invigorating to see a film like this.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 30, 2016

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Dwayne W

The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/25

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Dave O

Everything just works

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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John R

Brilliant piece of artwork.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Alana M

It`s so refreshing and invigorating to see a film like this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Richard P

The intimate, idiosyncratic and very funny Buffalo '66 --directed by and starring Vincent Gallo, from a semi-autobiographical script co-authored with Alison Bagnall --feels like a projection of Gallo's very psyche.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Jonathan K

Not totally sure what I just watched, but I get why it has a cult following. It’s the weird you sign up for. Visually, it’s got this vintage, art-house thing going on, and it pulls that off pretty well. The acting is strong across the board, and you can tell everyone’s fully leaning into the oddball vibe. Vincent Gallo's character is a man-child and honestly pretty annoying -- but I think that’s the whole point. You’re supposed to watch him develop or evolve or whatever. The soundtrack is sparse but cool, and it’s extra impressive that Gallo did all the music himself.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Synopsis

Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

Director: Vincent Gallo
Producer: Chris Hanley
Screenwriter: Vincent Gallo, Alison Bagnall
Production Co: Muse Productions, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Lions Gate Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 21, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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