The shooting. Ride in the whirlwind

United States, 1966

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Features two avante-garde western classics. “Ride in the whirlwind”: Three innocent cowboys are mistaken for outlaws when they find themselves caught in an ambush at the hideout of a gang of stagecoach robbers. They are forced to flee with a posse on their heels, unable to prove their innocence. Although the film is faded, this rough, low budget western is a must for Nicholson fans. “The shooting”: An ex-bounty hunter is hired by a girl with no name. They are followed by a cold-blooded gunslinger. There is a harsh relentless edge to this eerie and obscure tale. Nicholson’s famous “slow-burn” performance is matched with a fine supporting cast including Millie Perkins and Warren Oates.

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Credits

director

Monte Hellman

co-producer

Jack Nicholson

Monte Hellman

production company

Proteus Films

Duration

02:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1966

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304662

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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