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Ride in the Whirlwind

  • 19661966
  • GG
  • 1h 22m
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6.4/10
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Jack Nicholson in Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)
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Western
Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.
IMDb RATING
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    • Monte Hellman
    • Jack Nicholson
  • Stars
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Cameron Mitchell
    • Millie Perkins
    • Monte Hellman
    • Jack Nicholson
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    • Jack Nicholson
    • Cameron Mitchell
    • Millie Perkins
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    • 39Critic reviews
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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Wes
    Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell
    • Vern
    Millie Perkins
    Millie Perkins
    • Abigail
    Katherine Squire
    Katherine Squire
    • Catherine
    George Mitchell
    George Mitchell
    • Evan
    Rupert Crosse
    • Indian Joe
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Blind Dick
    • (as Dean Stanton)
    John Hackett
    • Winslow
    Tom Filer
    • Otis
    B.J. Merholz
    • Edgar
    Brandon Carroll
    • Quint Mapes
    Peter Cannon
    • Hagerman
    William A. Keller
    • Roy
    Neil Summers
    Neil Summers
    • Ward
    • (as Neil Summer)
    James Campbell
    James Campbell
    Walter Phelps
    Charles Eastman
    • Drummer
    Gary Kent
    Gary Kent
      • Monte Hellman
      • Jack Nicholson
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    • Trivia
      During the making of this film, Jack Nicholson told Harry Dean Stanton that he should basically not do anything, and let the wardrobe do the acting for him. Dean Stanton has stated in interviews that this particular piece of advice really solidified his approach to acting.
    • Goofs
      Right before saying he lost his spurs, Wes (Jack Nicholson) is shown carrying them, then not carrying them (and the spurs are nowhere in sight as he is not wearing them either), then carrying them again, then being shot at and dropping them.
    • Quotes

      Wes: This is the 'less work I done on a weekday since I was 4, 'less I was sick.

    • Connections
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    7/10
    Judge, jury and executioners.
    "Ride in the Whirlwind" is an interesting western for several reasons. It was written by Jack Nicholson. You just don't expect to see him in westerns but especially writing them! Additionally, the story is told in a most unusual fashion--with none of the usual cliches nor structure of a western...and it's just a very economically written film with minimal dialog and a rather simple premise.

    When the story begins, Wes, Vern and Otis come upon a man who has been hung. Soon after, they come upon a small cabin where three men are inside. The men inside invite the trio to come inside and eat. And, soon after eating, a posse comes upon the cabin and begin shooting. Little did Wes, Vern and Otis know that these new 'friends' were wanted killers. Soon, Vern is shot...as are the three crooks. Wes (Jack Nicholson) and Otis (Cameron Mitchell) manage to escape...but without horses nor provisions, they know it's only a matter of time until they, too, are caught and hung...as this posse doesn't seem the type to stop and talk! What's next? See the film.

    As I said above, the film is done economically. I don't mean that it has a low budget...but it was made simply, without a lot of dialog and none of the usual cliches. Because of this, it's better than the average western...and a bit like the classic "The Ox-Bow Incident". Well worth your time and the Utah/Arizona setting is quite striking.
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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1968 (France)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Kanab, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Proteus Films
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    • 1 hour 22 minutes
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