The Scalphunters

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

19681h 42m6.4(125 votes)

ComedyWestern

Synopsis

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.

The Scalphunters (1968) is a comedy and western film directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, and Telly Savalas. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 125 votes.

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Director

Sydney Pollack

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Joe Bass

Shelley Winters

Kate

Telly Savalas

Jim Howie

Ossie Davis

Joseph Lee

Dabney Coleman

Jed

Paul Picerni

Frank

Dan Vadis

Yuma

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Where can I watch The Scalphunters?

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Who stars in The Scalphunters?

The Scalphunters stars Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, and Ossie Davis, and was directed by Sydney Pollack.

How long is The Scalphunters?

The Scalphunters has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did The Scalphunters come out?

The Scalphunters was released in 1968.

What genre is The Scalphunters?

The Scalphunters is a comedy and western film.

Is The Scalphunters worth watching?

The Scalphunters holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.