Storyline

Carl is a US Navy Shore patrol officer who is based at the Holy Loch naval base in Scotland. Armed only with a nightstick, his primary function is to ensure that sailors on shore leave do not become too rowdy, and to provide help to sailors in need of assistance. Carl is married to a local girl and their relationship is at breaking point - she wants to leave Scotland and settle in America while he wants to remain in Scotland. With his brother-in-law Willie, who is already estranged from his wife and under threat of redundancy from his shipyard job, the two men forge a friendship to help each other through.

Key Information

Director Ian Knox
Writers Peter McDougall
Studio BBC Scotland
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Carl

Andrew Byatt

Willie

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Rachel

David Lansbury

David Lansbury

Daniel

Katherine Stark

Ruth

Jenny McCrindle

Jenny McCrindle

Aileen

Hugh Martin

Willie and Rachel's Father

Lesley Jackson

Morag

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson

Eddie

Bill Barclay

John

Alex McAvoy

Trinkle Kid

Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle

Pat

Frequently Asked Questions

Down Where the Buffalo Go was released on January 19, 1988.

The runtime of Down Where the Buffalo Go is 1h 30m.

Down Where the Buffalo Go is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

Down Where the Buffalo Go is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Down Where the Buffalo Go was directed by Ian Knox.

The main cast of Down Where the Buffalo Go includes Harvey Keitel, Andrew Byatt, Stella Gonet.

Down Where the Buffalo Go is originally in English.