The Whole Shootin' Match
Synopsis
Lloyd and Frank, two lifelong friends and self-styled entrepreneurs in Austin, try to find the get-rich-quick scheme that will actually get them rich. Lloyd has developed a new invention that he's sure will finally lead to the success he and Frank have been chasing their whole lives. Their golden ticket is a combination mop, vacuum cleaner and floor polisher, but before prosperity arrives, reality intrudes on their plans.
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Lou Perryman
Loyd
Sonny Carl Davis
Frank
Doris Hargrave
Paulette
Eric Henshaw
Olan
David Weber
T. Frank
James N. Harrell
Rhonda Lynn's Father
Margaret Becker
Diane
Wayne Bell
Radio & TV Announcer #2
Martin Boozer
Fireman
Sue Dahlman
LuAnn
Dana Dutton
Woman
Dell Edwards
Norma
Cindy Hanson
Rhonda Lynn
Wayne Jacons
Goon #1
Marty Manning
Radio & TV Announcer #1
Jim McCullick
Goon #3
Maybell Osborne
Alice
Dick Terry
Goon #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York New Directors and New Films Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eagle Pennell
- Screenplay & Story
- Lin Sutherland, Eagle Pennell
- Original Score
- Chuck Pinnell
- Original Title
- The Whole Shootin' Match
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Watchmaker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eagle Pennell
Lin Sutherland, Eagle Pennell
Chuck Pinnell
Eagle Pennell
Eagle Pennell
Lin Sutherland
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Pinnell
Original Music Composer
Eagle Pennell
Director of Photography
Eagle Pennell
Editor
Eagle Pennell
Director
Lin Sutherland
Writer
Lin Sutherland
Producer
Eagle Pennell
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whole Shootin' Match
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What is The Whole Shootin' Match about?
Lloyd and Frank, two lifelong friends and self-styled entrepreneurs in Austin, try to find the get-rich-quick scheme that will actually get them rich. Lloyd has developed a new invention that he's sure will finally lead to the success he and Frank have been chasing their whole lives. Their golden ticket is a combination mop, vacuum cleaner and floor polisher, but before prosperity arrives, reality intrudes on their plans.
Who directed The Whole Shootin' Match?
The Whole Shootin' Match was directed by Eagle Pennell.
Who stars in The Whole Shootin' Match?
The principal cast of The Whole Shootin' Match includes Lou Perryman, Sonny Carl Davis, Doris Hargrave, Eric Henshaw, David Weber.
When was The Whole Shootin' Match released and how long is it?
The Whole Shootin' Match was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whole Shootin' Match?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whole Shootin' Match was composed by Chuck Pinnell.