The Shadow of Chikara 1977
“The Lure of the Mystic Wild river Was Diamonds. But What Was Frightening Was the Men Who Never Came Back.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- Earl E. Smith
- Where to Stream
- FlixFling, Artiflix
What is The Shadow of Chikara?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Shadow of Chikara" (1977). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 15, 1977
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Horror, Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 17 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~114 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Shadow of Chikara" (1977).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Shadow of Chikara (also known as Demon Mountain, The Ballad of Virgil Cane, Thunder Mountain, Wishbone Cutter, and The Curse of Demon Mountain).
Year: 1977.
Genre: Horror and Western (American horror Western).
Director/Writer: Earl E. Smith.
Release Date: 07/15/1977 (US).
Rating: PG.
Runtime: 1h 54m.
Plot: Two former Confederate captains try to remove diamonds hidden in the Arkansas mountains, but a native spirit guards the sacred site against intruders.
Tagline/Description: The Lure of the Mystic Wild river Was Diamonds. But What Was Frightening Was the Men Who Never Came Back.
Drafting - Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Shadow of Chikara is a 1977 American
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“A gripping exploration of horror and western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Shadow of Chikara worth watching?
The Shadow of Chikara holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Shadow of Chikara and when was it released?
The Shadow of Chikara is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Shadow of Chikara?
The Shadow of Chikara was directed by Earl E. Smith.
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