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The Scalphunters (1968)

★ 6.7Not Rated106 minDirector: Sydney Pollack

1968 film

The Scalphunters is a 1968 American Western film starring Burt Lancaster, Ossie Davis and Telly Savalas. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack, with the score written by Elmer Bernstein. Davis was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film. Filming took place in Sierra de Órganos National Park in the town of Sombrerete, Mexico.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Scalphunters about?
The Scalphunters (1968) — Trapper Joe is on his way to the town with all of his gain of hides of the last winter. However a group of Indians stops him and takes all of his hides, leaving him the escaped slave Joseph instead. But Joe has no use for Joseph and is determined to get his property back and foll
Is The Scalphunters based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Scalphunters scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.