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The Scalphunters (1968)

""I'M JOE BASS and I say that scalphunters are the most ornery, girl-grabbing, back-stubbers on earth. I HUNT SCALPHUNTERS!""

6.419681h 42mEN
ComedyWestern

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

EN

Release

February 29, 1968

Director

Sydney Pollack

Official Trailer

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Overview

Forced to trade his valuable furs for a well-educated escaped slave, a rugged trapper vows to recover the pelts from the Indians and later the renegades that killed them.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Joe Bass

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Kate

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Jim Howie

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Joseph Lee

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Jed

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Frank

Dan Vadis

Dan Vadis

Yuma

Armando Silvestre

Armando Silvestre

Two Crows

Nick Cravat

Nick Cravat

Yancy

Tony Epper

Tony Epper

Scalphunter

Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Scalphunter

John Epper

John Epper

Scalphunter

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Scalphunters (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Forced to trade his valuable furs for a well-educated escaped slave, a rugged trapper vows to recover the pelts from the Indians and later the renegades that killed them.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Scalphunters. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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