Shoot Out
An ex-convict gunslinger pursues the betrayer who ruined his life while protecting a troublesome child who may be his daughter.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- grim
- brooding
- tense
- classic western marathon
- gregory peck retrospective
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a predictable and poorly executed western revenge story that repeated the formula of earlier films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Clay Lomax leaves prison to pursue Sam Foley, whose betrayal led to his eight-year sentence.
Clay must care for a six-year-old girl presumed to be his daughter while pursuing revenge.
Sam Foley hires three men to track and kill Clay after his release from prison.
The 1971 Universal Pictures production centers Gregory Peck in a traditional western structure criticized for repeating earlier genre formulas.
Films like Shoot Out, and why
True Grit
Shared western revenge narrative, aging gunslinger protagonist, betrayal, hired pursuers, and a final showdown.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
Shared revisionist western mood, revenge-driven journey, outlaw protagonist, and emphasis on hard-edged frontier violence.
The Bravados
Shared western themes of betrayal, criminal pursuit, revenge, and a protagonist seeking personal justice after imprisonment.
Movie Details
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Release Date
- 1971-07-02
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (96)
Cast
- Gregory Peck
- Patricia Quinn
- Robert F. Lyons
- Susan Tyrrell
- Jeff Corey
- James Gregory
- Rita Gam
- Dawn Lyn
- Pepe Serna
- John Davis Chandler
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Shoot Out about?
- An ex-convict gunslinger pursues the betrayer who ruined his life while protecting a troublesome child who may be his daughter.
- What is Shoot Out like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shoot Out as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Shoot Out violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Shoot Out as moderate.
- What did critics think of Shoot Out?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a predictable and poorly executed western revenge story that repeated the formula of earlier films.
- Which films are like Shoot Out?
- Films with a similar feel include True Grit, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and The Bravados.
- How long is Shoot Out?
- Shoot Out runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shoot Out?
- In United States, Shoot Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
