The White Buffalo
1977, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Two legendary enemies unite to fight the charging white beast!!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Charles BronsonWild Bill Hickok/James Otis
- Jack WardenCharlie Zane
- Will SampsonCrazy Horse/Worm
- Kim NovakPoker Jenny Schermerhorn
- Clint WalkerWhistling Jack Kileen
- Stuart WhitmanWinifred Coxy
- Slim PickensAbel Pickney
- John CarradineAmos Briggs
- Cara WilliamsCassie Ollinger
- Shay DuffinTim Brady
- Clifford A. PellowPete Holt
- Douglas FowleyAmos Bixby
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Sale
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What The White Buffalo is based on
The White Buffalo is adapted from a novel.
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The White Buffalo: quick answers
Is The White Buffalo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The White Buffalo?
The White Buffalo runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The White Buffalo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The White Buffalo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The White Buffalo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The White Buffalo is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The White Buffalo on?
The White Buffalo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White Buffalo?
If you liked The White Buffalo, try The Cowboys, The Way West, Angel and the Badman.
Who directed The White Buffalo?
The White Buffalo (1977) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson.
What is The White Buffalo based on?
The White Buffalo is adapted from a novel.