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Western thriller

The Scavengers (1969): Cast

The Scavengers (1969) movie poster

The Scavengers is a 1969 western thriller starring John Bliss as Captain Steve Harris, Uschi Digard and Bruce Kimball. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Scavengers (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Western , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Scavengers About?

The premise of The Scavengers without spoilers.

Renegade Confederate soldiers seize a frontier town and assault a young Black woman. In response, a band of former slaves gathers weapons and launches a determined counter‑attack, confronting the occupiers. Set in the post‑Civil War West, the film shows brutal oppression and the ex‑slaves’ fierce resolve, ending in a bloody showdown that tests loyalties and humanity.

The Scavengers Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • female nudity
  • reference to tombstone arizona
  • arizona territory
  • arizona
  • american civil war
  • psychotronic film
  • blaxploitation
  • young
  • exploitation
  • confederate soldiers singing
  • men on horseback
  • racist language
+18 more
  • large breasts
  • black holdup stockings
  • male on female gang rape
  • confederate songs
  • breast fondling
  • prostitute
  • dancing
  • interracial sex
  • female full frontal nudity
  • train robbery
  • murder
  • sergeant
  • corporal
  • captain
  • rape
  • nudity
  • civil war
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Scavengers Cast & Characters

John Bliss leads the cast as Captain Steve Harris, with Uschi Digard as Lucile and Bruce Kimball as Jud.

Also Starring in The Scavengers

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Videos

The Scavengers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Scavengers.

THE SCAVENGERS (1969) TRAILER

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FAQ

The Scavengers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Scavengers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Scavengers?

The Scavengers runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Scavengers released?

The Scavengers was released on May 13, 1969.

Who is in the cast of The Scavengers?

The Scavengers stars John Bliss as Captain Steve Harris, Uschi Digard as Lucile and Bruce Kimball as Jud, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Scavengers have a post-credit scene?

No. The Scavengers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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