The White Buffalo (1977)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Action, Adventure
- 06 May 1977 (USA)
- Movie
At the closing of 1874 a haunted, dying Wild Bill Hickok teams up with a grieving Crazy Horse to hunt a murderous albino buffalo.
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Cast verified as complete
| Charles Bronson | ... |
Bill Hickok / James Otis
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| Jack Warden | ... |
Charlie Zane
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| Will Sampson | ... |
Crazy Horse / Worm
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| Kim Novak | ... |
Poker Jenny Schermerhorn
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| Clint Walker | ... |
Whistling Jack Kileen
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| Stuart Whitman | ... |
Winifred Coxy
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| Slim Pickens | ... |
Abel Pickney
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| John Carradine | ... |
Amos Briggs
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| Cara Williams | ... |
Cassie Ollinger
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| Shay Duffin | ... |
Tim Brady
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Clifford A. Pellow | ... |
Pete Holt
(as Cliff Pellow)
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| Douglas Fowley | ... |
Amos Bixby
(as Douglas V. Fowley)
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| Ed Lauter | ... |
Captain Tom Custer
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| Martin Kove | ... |
Jack McCall
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Scott Walker | ... |
Gyp Hook-Hand
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Ed Bakey | ... |
Ben Corbett
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| Richard Gilliland | ... |
Corporal Kileen
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David Roya | ... |
Kid Jelly
(as David Roy Chandler)
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Phil Montgomery | ... |
Wes Pugh
(as Philip Montgomery)
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| Linda Redfearn | ... |
Black Shawl
(as Linda Moon Redfearn)
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Chief Tug Smith | ... |
Old Worm
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Douglas Hume | ... |
Aaron Pratt
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| Cliff Carnell | ... |
Johnny Varner
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| Ron Thompson | ... |
Frozen Dog Pimp
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| Eve Brent | ... |
Frieda
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Joseph Roman | ... |
Silky Smith
(as Joe Roman)
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| Bert Williams | ... |
Paddy Welsh
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Larry Martindale | ... |
Cheyenne Bar Man
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Scott Bryson | ... |
Frozen Dog Miner
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Will Walker | ... |
Frozen Dog Miner
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Gregory White | ... |
Frozen Dog Miner
(as Gregg White)
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| Christopher Cary | ... |
Short Man (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Dan Vadis | ... |
Tall Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| J. Lee Thompson | ||
Written by
| Richard Sale | ... | (screenplay) |
| Richard Sale | ... | (from his novel "The White Buffalo") |
Produced by
| Dino De Laurentiis | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Pancho Kohner | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ... | (music composed and conducted by) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Lohmann | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael F. Anderson | ||
Editorial Department
| Terence Anderson | ... | associate film editor |
| Michael Cipriano | ... | assistant film editor |
| Ann Morrissey | ... | post production assistant |
Casting By
| Joyce Selznick | ||
Production Design by
| Tambi Larsen | ||
Set Decoration by
| James L. Berkey | ... | (as James Berkey) |
Costume Design by
| Eric Seelig | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Michael Hancock | ... | makeup artist |
| Shirley Padgett | ... | hair stylist |
| Phil Rhodes | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Hal Klein | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Aldworth | ... | assistant director |
| Pat Kehoe | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael D. Combs | ... | greensman (as Michael Combs) |
| Boris Vallejo | ... | poster designer |
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator (uncredited) |
| Alfred M. Kemper | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Dave Margolin | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Darrell L. White | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Lyle J. Burbridge | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Frank Meadows | ... | boom operator |
| Jack Nigh | ... | boom man |
| Harlan Riggs | ... | sound |
| Ross Taylor | ... | sound effects editor |
| Lyle J. Burbridge | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
| Pat Kehoe | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Donald C. Rogers | ... | technical director of sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roy L. Downey | ... | production special effects (as Roy Downey) |
| Richard M. Parker | ... | special effects |
| Larry L. Fuentes | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Wayne Rose | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Bill Hansard | ... | process coordinator |
Stunts
| Bennie E. Dobbins | ... | stunt coordinator (as Ben Dobbins) |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ben Bates | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eli Bo Jack Blackfeather | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Pronto | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Greg Walker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenneth Bell | ... | still man |
| Ron Frantzvog | ... | second assistant camera |
| Edmond L. Koons | ... | camera operator (as Ed Koons) |
| J. Michael Marlett | ... | gaffer (as Michael Marlett) |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | lighting technician |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | ... | key grip (as Tom Prophet) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | first assistant camera (as Ron Vidor) |
| Doug Byers | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Steve Lydecker | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Owen Marsh | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Chris Strong | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | Steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dennis Fill | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| R. Anthony Brown | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor |
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor (as Dan Carlin) |
| The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| John Neufeld | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dolores Rubin | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Gerald R. Molen | ... | transportation coordinator (as Jerry Molen) |
Additional Crew
| Ernest Anderson | ... | unit publicist (as Ernie Anderson) |
| Mario Chiari | ... | special consultant buffalo sequences |
| Virginia Cook-McGowan | ... | production coordinator (as Virginia Cook) |
| Dino De Laurentiis | ... | presenter |
| Michaeldino | ... | animal fur |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| Carlo Rambaldi | ... | special consultant buffalo sequences |
| Manette Rosen | ... | secretary to the producer |
| Rudy Ugland | ... | ramrod (as Rudy Ugland Jr.) |
| George Van Noy | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ruth West | ... | production auditor |
| Daniel J. Heffner | ... | assistant to executive producer (uncredited) |
| Ann Morrissey | ... | post-production auditor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Dino De Laurentiis Company (presents)
Distributors
- United Artists (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Distrifilms (1977) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- EMI Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1977) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Nea Kinisi (1977) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Tobis (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Guild Home Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- VPS Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Nea Kinisi Video (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Rete 4 (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- Tec Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Nastroenie Video (2009) (Russia) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- EuroVideo (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2018) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- Joyce Selznick & Associates (casting)
- Technicolor (processing)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (prints)
- Panavision (camera equipment: lenses and Panaflex camera)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tormented by incessant and recurring nightmares of a hellish great white buffalo attacking him in the snow-clad wilderness, the ailing Wild Bill Hickok, decides to travel north to hunt down the raging mythical beast. Along the way, the experienced hunter will team up with an old friend, the one-eyed Charlie, while in the meantime, the Indian Chief Crazy Horse whose child was killed by the same creature, is already out in the unforgiving landscape, pursuing the extraordinary bison. Without a doubt, both men won't rest until they find the supernatural monster of legend, however, in this uncomfortable alliance, even the slightest mistake can prove deadly. Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | Two legendary enemies unite to fight the charging white beast!! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film correctly shows the way the historical Wild Bill carried his revolvers, butt-forward in a belt or sash without any holsters. See more » |
| Goofs | Crazy Horse only learns of Hickok's true identity when Charlie curses him at the end. However, earlier in the film, as Jack Kylene is challenging Hickok on the mountain, he shouts his name numerous times before Crazy Horse kills him with arrows. Kylene's voice echoes repeatedly. Crazy Horse would easily have heard him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 100 Years of the Hollywood Western (1994). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The final credits play between two sepia oval portraits of the two principal actors in character, with the captions: "J.B.Hickok - Born 1837- Murdered 1876" and "Crazy Horse - Born 1842- Murdered 1877". See more » |
| Quotes |
Abel Pinkney:
When you get through planting them two, I got three more customers (bodies) for you inside the coach. And I believe they got enough money to pay for their own box. Amos Bixby: That's right kindly of you, Abel. You better lay them out in the snow until I get back. That will keep them fresh. See more » |