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Release Year1978
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Action, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorHoward Rubie
WritersIan Coughlan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Scalp Merchant
About The Scalp Merchant
Why is everyone out to sabotage him? Cliff Rowan has been hired to recover a stolen payroll hidden in the rugged Australian hills and mountains near his boyhood town. But instead of a warm welcome and helping hand, his former sweatheart, his old school friends, and in fact, practically the whole town...want him out! When his friend, Riley, is needlessly killed, Cliff realizes the buried strongbox holds more than cold cash. The mystery unfolds.
Directed by Howard Rubie, The Scalp Merchant leans on a strong ensemble — John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander, Cameron Mitchell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1978.
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