![]() ![]() They were eventually captured and hanged for their crimes in July 1896 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.ĭelroy Lindo as seen in "The Harder They Fall" alongside the real Bass Reeves. They are credited with a number of crimes across 18, including multiple murders and rape. The real-life Buck led the Rufus Buck gang, which was made up of African American and Native American members. They all have their own storylines, it's set up beautifully." Idris Elba as Rufus BuckĮlba plays the menacing Rufus Buck who was just as feared in real life as he is in the movie. "We've Trudy Smith, Stagecoach Mary, Cuffee and her gang. Reflecting on the whole cast which are based off of Black historical figures, Majors said: "And the diversity, it's not just a Black cowboy. Majors researched the real Nat Love before playing him and said in the movie's production notes, "In my mind, The Harder They Fall is just a chapter in the extraordinary journey of Deadwood Dick, and I just built it from there." Jonathan Majors as seen in "The Harder They Fall" alongside the real Nat Love. The book recounts events in his life, including how he became an expert marksman and crossed paths with other famous cowboys like Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and more. He released an autobiography in 1907 called, Life and Adventures of Nat Love, Better Known in the Cattle Country as 'Deadwood Dick,' by Himself. Known as "Deadwood Dick," he moved to the West when he was 16 to herd cattle. Majors leads the cast as the heroic Nat Love, who was a real cowboy born in Tennessee in 1854. Here's a run down of the characters in The Harder They Fall and the real-life inspiration behind them. Behind the camera Jay-Z is credited as a producer and also contributed original songs to the soundtrack. They may not have all met in real life-many of them weren't even alive at the same time-but the film certainly draws inspiration from these figures.įirst time writer and director Jeymes Samuel leads the cast, which includes Idris Elba, Regina King, Jonathan Majors and LaKeith Stanfield. Existed." This is because while the story is made up, many of the characters included are based on real people who lived in the Wild West. The film opens with the promise that "While the events of this story are fictional. “ The Harder They Fall” is in select theaters NOW and will drop on Netflix November 3.Read more What Critics Are Saying About 'The Harder They Fall' on Netflix THE HARDER THEY FALL (L-R): Regina King as Trudy Smith, Idris Elba as Rufus Buck, LaKeith Stanfield as Cherokee Bill – Photo: DAVID LEE/NETFLIX © 2021 Sometimes you need someone to believe in your vision. Trudy is her own woman, she doesn’t necessarily need a Rufus, but she believes in his vision. While you may not agree with the way they wanted to create a town where Black people were not dependent on anyone, but themselves…you have to celebrate that. I liken Redwood City to maybe what a Tulsa, Oklahoma, would have been – 40 years before there was a Tulsa. Regina King: When you talked about the Rufus Buck gang – Trudy, Cherokee and Rufus – they are ride or die for each other…ride or die for Rufus’ vision. Q: Trudy is devoted to Rufus, what’s at the root of her loyalty? Regina King as Trudy Smith and LaKeith Stanfield as Cherokee Bill in THE HARDER THEY FALL – Photo: DAVID LEE/NETFLIX © 2021 I was trying to look cool on this beast! As soon as I get near one my eyes start itching and my nose starts dribbling. Idris Elba: The horses…I’m allergic to horses. It was cold and you got leather on and long coats that are getting in the way, but it was still fun. As actors, you want a scene partner that does the homework – I had that in Idris. We both came into it, feeling the importance of that. RK: It’s always fantastic when you get the opportunity to show levels of love and intimacy in ways that aren’t common between a man and a woman. ![]() We didn’t have much to say, but we still managed to put across their relationship – their nonsexual relationship – it was just super gang, gang. Idris Elba: Rewarding for me…most of the scenes with Regina. Q: What was the most rewarding scene to film, and what was the most challenging scene to film? THE HARDER THEY FALL (L-R): BEHIND THE SCENES with JEYMES SAMUEL (DIRECTOR-PRODUCER-WRITER), LAKEITH STANFIELD as CHEROKEE BILL, IDRIS ELBA as RUFUS BUCK, REGINA KING as TRUDY SMITH. ![]()
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