The Shadow of Chikara

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.

Two former Confederate captains try to remove diamonds hidden in the Arkansas mountains, but a native spirit guards the sacred site against intruders.

Date of release
1977-07-15
TMDB
4.6 / 10 (17)
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Horror, Western
Director
Earl E. Smith

Casting

Interesting facts

The Shadow of Chikara is a 1977 American horror Western film written and directed by Earl E. Smith. The film stars Joe Don Baker, Sondra Locke, Ted Neeley, Dennis Fimple, John Davis Chandler, Linda Dano and Slim Pickens. It features the song The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by The Band.

Production

The Shadow of Chikara is the first feature film ever shot on the Buffalo National River. Principal photography commenced on October 21, 1976, in Yellville, Arkansas. Production moved to Bull Shoals-White River State Park by early November and continued in the area for seven weeks. NBC affiliate KYTV of Springfield, Missouri aired a behind-the-scenes program on November 21, 1976.

Locke's then-boyfriend Clint Eastwood flew in about three weeks into the shoot and spent his days touring the countryside and fishing while she worked.

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