The Scalphunters (1968)

In the untamed wilderness of the old west, hardened fur trapper Joe Bass is journeying to town, his sled piled high with the fruits of a winter's labor - a valuable cargo of hides. His rugged journey takes an unexpected twist when a tribe of marauding Kiowa Indians waylays him, seizing his precious cargo. In exchange for his hard-earned furs, the Indians leave him with Joseph Lee, a well-educated runaway slave. This unexpected companion is not what the solitary Bass had in mind for his journey. Undeterred and hell-bent on reclaiming his property, Bass sets off on a relentless pursuit, with the reluctant Joseph Lee in tow. The wild west, however, is full of surprises. Before Bass can confront the Indians, a band of ruthless scalp-hunters led by the greedy Jim Howie swoops down on the tribe. In the ensuing chaos, not only do the hides switch hands again, but Joseph also falls into the clutches of the merciless Howie. Now, the stakes are higher for Bass. He must outwit and outmaneuver a group that outnumbers him significantly to retrieve his stolen furs. With unwavering resolve, Bass trails the scalp-hunters, plotting to swindle them out of his property. Amid the perilous landscapes and dangerous characters of the wild west, will Bass manage to reclaim what's rightfully his? The Scalphunters is a thrilling tale of determination, resourcefulness, and the unexpected bonds forged in the face of adversity.

The Scalphunters is a comedy movie featuring Burt Lancaster and directed by Sydney Pollack.

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