---
title: "The Shadow of Chikara"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shadow-of-chikara-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65272
imdb_id: "tt0078240"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Shadow of Chikara (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shadow-of-chikara-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Artiflix | Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Earl E. Smith

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Don Baker** as *Wishbone Cutter*
- **Sondra Locke** as *Drusilla Wilcox*
- **Ted Neeley** as *Amos Richmond - Teach*
- **Joy N. Houck Jr.** as *Half Moon O'Brian*
- **Dennis Fimple** as *Posey*
- **John Davis Chandler** as *Rafe*
- **Grady Wyatt** as *Dancer*
- **Linda Dano** as *Rosalie Cutter*
- **Slim Pickens** as *Virgil Cane*
- **Robert Ginnivan** as *Confederate Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Shadow of Chikara online?
The Shadow of Chikara is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, Artiflix, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Shadow of Chikara?
The Shadow of Chikara was directed by Earl E. Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Shadow of Chikara — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65272)
- [The Shadow of Chikara (1977) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078240/fullcredits/)
- [The Shadow of Chikara - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow_of_Chikara)
- [The Shadow of Chikara (1977) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65272-the-shadow-of-chikara/cast)
- [The Shadow of Chikara (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-shadow-of-chikara/credits)

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