The White Buffalo

– In this strange western version of JAWS, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dre..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1977
The White Buffalo (1977)

In this strange western version of JAWS, 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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

The White Buffalo (1977) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 May 1977

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

J. Lee Thompson

Writer:

Richard Sale (screenplay), Richard Sale (from his novel "The White Buffalo")

Main Actors:

Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak

Plot:

In this strange western version of JAWS, 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 Indian named Crazy Horse to pursue the creature.

Production:

United Artists

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
20%