The Shadow of Chikara (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1977, The Shadow of Chikara is a horror and western film directed by Earl E. Smith, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Two former Confederate captains try to remove diamonds hidden in the Arkansas mountains, but a native spirit guards the sacred site against intruders.
Who’s in it. The Shadow of Chikara stars Joe Don Baker as Wishbone Cutter, Sondra Locke as Drusilla Wilcox, Ted Neeley as Amos Richmond - Teach and Joy N. Houck Jr. as Half Moon O'Brian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Shadow of Chikara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow of Chikara page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow of Chikara tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow of Chikara (1977)?
- In US, The Shadow of Chikara is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow of Chikara worth watching?
- The Shadow of Chikara holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow of Chikara?
- The Shadow of Chikara stars Joe Don Baker, Sondra Locke, Ted Neeley, Joy N. Houck Jr. and Dennis Fimple.
- When was The Shadow of Chikara released?
- The Shadow of Chikara was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.