Scalps (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, Scalps is an action, drama and western film directed by Claudio Fragasso, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The commander of a Texan fort in the Civil War refuses to surrender to the Northerners, and tries to buy the local Indian tribe chief's daughter. The sage man refuses, and the Southerners massacre the tribe and abduct the young squaw anyway. The noble squaw manages to escape, and hides out with a rough rancher, who dislikes Indians, but hates the Southerners more. The odd couple joins forces, and tactics, to exert ultimate vengeance on the men at the fort.
Who’s in it. Scalps stars Vassili Karis as Matt, Mapi Galán as Yari, Charly Bravo as Commanche chief and Beni Cardoso as Texan woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Scalps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scalps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scalps 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 Scalps (1987)?
- In GB, Scalps is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scalps worth watching?
- Scalps holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scalps?
- Scalps stars Vassili Karis, Mapi Galán, Charly Bravo, Beni Cardoso and Alberto Farnese.
- When was Scalps released?
- Scalps was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.