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The Shadow of Chikara
“The Lure of the Mystic Wild river Was Diamonds. But What Was Frightening Was the Men Who Never Came Back.”
4.6 / 10• 1977• 1h 54m•PG• English
HorrorWestern
Storyline
Two former Confederate captains try to remove diamonds hidden in the Arkansas mountains, but a native spirit guards the sacred site against intruders.
Cast & Crew
Joe Don Baker
Wishbone Cutter
Lead
Sondra Locke
Drusilla Wilcox
Ted Neeley
Amos Richmond - Teach
JN
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Half Moon O'Brian
Dennis Fimple
Posey
John Davis Chandler
Rafe
GW
Grady Wyatt
Dancer
Linda Dano
Rosalie Cutter
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Earl E. Smith's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Shadow of Chikara is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
