The Shooting

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The Shooting ★★★ 1966

A mysterious woman, bent on revenge, persuades a former bounty hunter and his partner to escort her across the desert, with tragic results. Offbeat, small film filled with strong performances by Nicholson and Oates. Filmed concurrently with “Ride in the Whirlwind,” with the same cast and director. Bangup surprise ending. 82m/C VHS, DVD . Warren Oates, Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson, Will Hutchins; D: Monte Hellman; W: Adrien (Carole Eastman) Joyce; C: Gregory Sandor; M: Richard Markowitz.