Arthur D. Murphy of Variety wrote that the film "emerges as a puerile satire on the legends of the Buffalo Bill era, silly when it's not cynical, distasteful throughout its 123 minutes. Paul Newman has rarely been seen so badly."
Arthur D. Murphy of Variety wrote a negative review of the film, finding it to be childish and satirical, while also being cynical and distasteful. Paul Newman's acting was also criticized as being poorly done.