The Scalphunters (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, The Scalphunters is a comedy and western film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 102 minutes. “"I'M JOE BASS and I say that scalphunters are the most ornery, girl-grabbing, back-stubbers on earth. I HUNT SCALPHUNTERS!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Scalphunters stars Burt Lancaster as Joe Bass, Shelley Winters as Kate, Telly Savalas as Jim Howie and Ossie Davis as Joseph Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Scalphunters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scalphunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scalphunters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scalphunters (1968)?
- In US, The Scalphunters is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scalphunters worth watching?
- The Scalphunters holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scalphunters?
- The Scalphunters stars Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, Ossie Davis and Dabney Coleman.
- When was The Scalphunters released?
- The Scalphunters was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.