The White Buffalo

PG

1977

1 hr. 37 min.

Western

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17%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

51%

1,000+ Ratings

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When an aging Wild Bill Hickok (Charles Bronson) finds his dreams invaded by the image of a rampaging white buffalo, he decides the only remedy is to find and kill the creature. With the help of his old friend Charlie (Jack Warden), he sets out across the snowy plains, unaware that he's not the only one looking for the fabled beast. Sioux Chief Crazy Horse (Will Sampson) has recently lost a daughter to the white buffalo, and he fears the girl's soul won't rest until he kills it.

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Jeff S

Some entertaining action and intriguing interaction between Hickok and Chief Crazy Horse, stripped of his title and given the name Worm until he can claim vengeance against a horrible beast that ravaged his people and also continues to haunt Hickok in his sleep. This shared foe brings together two enemies, at least temporarily.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/24

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Aaron F

This is one of my favorite movies. It will give you a whole new vocabulary of funny old English phrases. It is heart wrenching and exiting to fully involve yourself in this movie. This movie is a hidden gem. Please watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/22

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Audience Member

70s Western fare that is bigger than life. If you love the tales of the old West with great historical names and legendary cast members, you will love this movie. A Fun ride!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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A mythic movie (not in fact) in which the White Buffalo is rarely seen and that magnified the impact of it as a Monster. The movies suggests a sort of personal mystic journey into facing and slaying our fears.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Pretty awesome western with a touch of horror element in there, has Bronson as Wild Bill hunting a legendary killer Buffalo. Like Captain Ahab this thing haunts him. Aside from some wonky animatronics at times, it was pretty damn effective. Had lots of fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Atypical Western is filled with mood and crackling dialogue that keeps you coming back for another listen. Bronson leads a list of Western stalwarts in a spooky hunt for the titular white buffalo (designed by Carlo Rambaldi) that is part Western, part horror movie, with some potent psychological undertones. Bronson turns in a stellar turn as the driven Wild Bill Hickok, with able support from Jack Warden. John Barry's score adds plenty of atmosphere. The movie's weird mystical vibe may turn off most general Western fans, but for those looking for a little something different, this movie is worth checking out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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J. Lee Thompson

Director

Charles Bronson

Wild Bill Hickok

Jack Warden

Charlie Zane

Will Sampson

Crazy Horse

Kim Novak

Mrs. Poker Jenny Schermerhorn

Clint Walker

Whistling Jack Kileen

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More a white elephant than a white buffalo picture.

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 3/5

May 16, 2005

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Synopsis

When an aging Wild Bill Hickok (Charles Bronson) finds his dreams invaded by the image of a rampaging white buffalo, he decides the only remedy is to find and kill the creature. With the help of his old friend Charlie (Jack Warden), he sets out across the snowy plains, unaware that he's not the only one looking for the fabled beast. Sioux Chief Crazy Horse (Will Sampson) has recently lost a daughter to the white buffalo, and he fears the girl's soul won't rest until he kills it.

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Screenwriter: Richard Sale
Production Co: Dino De Laurentiis Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008

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