The White Buffalo
“Two legendary enemies unite to fight the charging white beast!!”
Synopsis
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, 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.
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Top Cast
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Charles Bronson
Wild Bill Hickok/James Otis
Jack Warden
Charlie Zane
Will Sampson
Crazy Horse/Worm
Kim Novak
Poker Jenny Schermerhorn
Clint Walker
Whistling Jack Kileen
Stuart Whitman
Winifred Coxy
Slim Pickens
Abel Pickney
John Carradine
Amos Briggs
Cara Williams
Cassie Ollinger
Shay Duffin
Tim Brady
Clifford A. Pellow
Pete Holt
Douglas Fowley
Amos Bixby
Ed Lauter
Tom Custer
Martin Kove
Jack McCall
Richard Gilliland
Corporal Kileen
Eve Brent
Frieda
Scott Walker
Gyp Hook-Hand
Ed Bakey
Ben Corbett
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sale
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The White Buffalo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Richard Sale
John Barry
Paul Lohmann
Michael F. Anderson
Pancho Kohner, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Seelig
Costume Design
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Richard Sale
Screenplay
Pancho Kohner
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Michael F. Anderson
Editor
Tambi Larsen
Production Design
Bennie E. Dobbins
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Buffalo
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What is The White Buffalo about?
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, 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.
Who directed The White Buffalo?
The White Buffalo was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The White Buffalo?
The principal cast of The White Buffalo includes Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak, Clint Walker.
When was The White Buffalo released and how long is it?
The White Buffalo was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Buffalo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Buffalo was composed by John Barry.
Is The White Buffalo based on a book or true story?
The White Buffalo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Sale".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Buffalo?
The White Buffalo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).