Shoot First and Pray You Live
| Shoot First and Pray You Live (Because Luck Has Nothing to Do With It) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lance Doty |
| Screenplay by | Lance Doty |
| Based on |
Luck by Max Brand |
| Starring |
John Doman Jim Gaffigan Jeff Hephner |
| Music by | Keith Patchel |
| Cinematography | Bruce McCleery |
| Edited by | Charly Bender |
Production companies |
HDNM Entertainment aWounded Knee |
| Distributed by | Grindstone Entertainment Group |
Release dates |
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Running time | 1:50:00 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Shoot First and Pray You Live (Because Luck Has Nothing to Do With It) is a 2008 spaghetti-influenced western written and directed by Lance Doty and based on the novel Luck by Max Brand. Filming took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[1][2]
Synopsis
Red Pierre was trained to fight and now he shall use those skills to seek revenge on the people who hurt his family.
Cast
- John Doman as Jim Boone
- Jim Gaffigan as Mart Ryder
- Jeff Hephner as Red Pierre
- Tamara Hope as Irene Melody
- Richard Tyson as Gandil Morgan
- Clay Wilcox as Dick Wilbur
- Shannon Zeller as Jack Boone
- James Russo as Bob McGurk
- Chris Browning as Patterson
- Fredrick Lopez as Venalez
- Stephen Payne as Mac Hurley
- Luce Rains as Phil Branch
Reception
The Indianapolis Business Journal reviewed the movie, stating that "In case you couldn’t tell from the film’s title, this movie is full of bad dialogue and mildly absurd story lines. But if you have ever wondered what kind of movie would arise if you melded “Kill Bill,” “A Fistful of Dollars” and “The Outlaw Josie Wales,” this movie is for you."[3] The Santa Fe New Mexican also reviewed the film, writing "For a low-budget oater, Shoot First is surprisingly well shot, well acted, and mostly well scripted (though it's a bit talky and repetitious in places)."[4]
Awards
- Independent Spirit Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival (2008, won)[5]
References
- ↑ "Casting Call". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ Michael R. Pitts (2012). Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 310. ISBN 978-0-7864-6372-5.
- ↑ Harry, Lou. "LOU'S VIEWS: Here's the best from International Film Fest". The Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ "Review for Shoot First, Pages Z055 - Z066". The Santa Fe New Mexican (via Newspapers.com). December 5, 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ Nott, Robert. "Film festival: Night for awards — and laughs". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 27 November 2016.