Sam Whiskey (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, Sam Whiskey is an action, comedy and western film directed by Arnold Laven, running about 96 minutes. “Don't mix with "Sam Whiskey" - It's risky!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Whiskey is an all-round talent, but when the attractive widow Laura offers him a job, he hesitates: he shall salvage gold bars, which Laura's dead husband stole recently, from a sunken ship and secretly bring them back to the mint before they are missed. But how shall he manage to get several hundred pounds of gold into the mint without anyone noticing?
Who’s in it. Sam Whiskey stars Burt Reynolds as Sam Whiskey, Angie Dickinson as Laura Breckenridge, Clint Walker as O.W. Bandy and Ossie Davis as Jed Hooker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Sam Whiskey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Sam Whiskey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sam Whiskey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sam Whiskey (1969)?
- In US, Sam Whiskey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV 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 Sam Whiskey worth watching?
- Sam Whiskey holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sam Whiskey?
- Sam Whiskey stars Burt Reynolds, Angie Dickinson, Clint Walker, Ossie Davis and Wallace Earl.
- When was Sam Whiskey released?
- Sam Whiskey was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.