Calamity Jane - [DVD]

Spanning the years from the 1870's to the turn of the century; CALAMITY JANE chronicles an uncommon woman's wild and woolly life; including her unorthodox affair with the legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickok; and the birth of their daughter. This film takes a very realistic look at one of the few liberated women in the old west. Two-time Emmy Award Winning* and four-time Oscar Nominee** Jane Alexander stars as CALAMITY JANE. Joining her in the star-studded cast is Frederic Forrest as Wild Bill Hickok; Ken Kercheval as the flamboyant Buffalo Bill Cody; and David Hemmings as the aristocratic stepfather of Jane's illegitimate daughter. *2005 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie; Warm Springs; 1981 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited series or a Special; Playing for Time. ** 1983 Best Actress in a Leading Role; Testament; 1979 Best Actress in a Supporting Role; Kramer Vs. Kramer; 1976 Best Actress in a Supporting Role; All The President's Men; 1970 Best Actress in a Leading Role; The Great White Hope.