The White Buffalo (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, The White Buffalo is an action, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 97 minutes. “Two legendary enemies unite to fight the charging white beast!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The White Buffalo stars Charles Bronson as Wild Bill Hickok/James Otis, Jack Warden as Charlie Zane, Will Sampson as Crazy Horse/Worm and Kim Novak as Poker Jenny Schermerhorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The White Buffalo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Buffalo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Buffalo 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 The White Buffalo (1977)?
- In US, The White Buffalo is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Buffalo worth watching?
- The White Buffalo holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Buffalo?
- The White Buffalo stars Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak and Clint Walker.
- When was The White Buffalo released?
- The White Buffalo was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.