American Buffalo - General Movies

Michael Corrente directed the 1996 American drama film American Buffalo. Dustin Hoffman plays the teacher in the film. The movie also stars Dennis Franz and Sean Nelson. American Buffalo was produced by Gregory Mosher, Sarah Green and John Sloss. The screenplay was written by David Mamet. American Buffalo was released by Capitol Films on September 13, 1996.

Three losers planning a robbery are brought to the screen in an admirably simple and straightforward manner. American Buffalo keeps nearly all the dialogue of the original play and its three-man cast. Total US gross was $540,364 in theatrical performance.