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Shoot Out (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1971, Shoot Out is a western film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 94 minutes. “He's Out of Jail, and Ready for Revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Clay Lomax, a bank robber, gets out of jail after an 7 year sentence. He is looking after Sam Foley, the man who betrayed him. Knowing that, Foley hires three men to pay attention of Clay's steps. The things get complicated when Lomax, waiting to receive some money from his ex-lover, gets only the notice of her death and an 7 year old girl, sometimes very annoying, presumed to be his daughter.

Who’s in it. Shoot Out stars Gregory Peck as Clay Lomax, Pat Quinn as Juliana, Robert F. Lyons as Bobby Jay and Susan Tyrrell as Alma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shoot Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoot Out page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shoot Out tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shoot Out (1971)?
In US, Shoot Out is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shoot Out worth watching?
Shoot Out holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shoot Out?
Shoot Out stars Gregory Peck, Pat Quinn, Robert F. Lyons, Susan Tyrrell and Jeff Corey.
When was Shoot Out released?
Shoot Out was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.