The White Buffalo(1977)
“Two legendary enemies unite to fight the charging white beast!!”
Overview
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dream. Hickok moves through a variety of uniquely authentic western locations - dim, filthy, makeshift taverns; freezing, slaughterhouse-like frontier towns and beautifully desolate high country - before improbably teaming up with a young Crazy Horse to pursue the creature.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
The De Laurentiis Company
Cast
Charles Bronson
as Wild Bill Hickok/James Otis
Jack Warden
as Charlie Zane
Will Sampson
as Crazy Horse/Worm
Kim Novak
as Poker Jenny Schermerhorn
Clint Walker
as Whistling Jack Kileen
Stuart Whitman
as Winifred Coxy
Slim Pickens
as Abel Pickney
John Carradine
as Amos Briggs
Cara Williams
as Cassie Ollinger
Shay Duffin
as Tim Brady
Clifford A. Pellow
as Pete Holt
Douglas Fowley
as Amos Bixby
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The White Buffalo?▼
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What is The White Buffalo about?▼
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dream. Hickok moves through a variety of uniquely authentic western locations - dim, filthy, makeshift taverns; freezing, slaughterhouse-like frontier towns and beautifully desolate high country - before improbably teaming up with a young Crazy Horse to pursue the creature.
Who directed The White Buffalo?▼
The White Buffalo was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1977. It is a western, adventure, action film.
How long is The White Buffalo?▼
The White Buffalo has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The White Buffalo?▼
The cast of The White Buffalo includes Charles Bronson as Wild Bill Hickok/James Otis, Jack Warden as Charlie Zane, Will Sampson as Crazy Horse/Worm, Kim Novak as Poker Jenny Schermerhorn, Clint Walker as Whistling Jack Kileen and more.
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