The Shooter
Synopsis
The story is of a small town in the early west and of a 'shooter' of reputation that drifts into it and stands up to the controlling family that runs it. But far from a John Wayne, this hero is caught and brutally beaten and left to die, only to be saved by a prostitute that has also suffered under the hand of this group of desperados. The only one possible to stand up to the shooter is another solitary man who joins with the notorious family although he is deputized as the town's sherif.
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Michael Dudikoff
Michael Atherton
Randy Travis
Kyle Tapert
Valerie Wildman
Wendy
Andrew Stevens
Jacob Finch / Narrator
William Smith
Jerry Krants
Eric Lawson
Paul
Robert Donavan
Mayor Pete Sayers
Cal Bartlett
Sheriff
Matthew R. Anderson
Deputy Casey
Peter Sherayko
Ed
Marc Vahanian
Tyler
Nikki Pelley
Mayor's Wife (uncredited)
Hoke Howell
Duncan
Libby George
Gina
William Langlois
Vince Krants
Ryan Latshaw
Darien
Pete Walsh
Daniel
Robert Quarry
Examiner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Olen Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Giglio
- Original Score
- Boris Zelkin, Deeji Mincey
- Original Title
- The Shooter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Amritraj / Stevens Entertainment, Cabin Fever Entertainment, Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Olen Ray
Tony Giglio
Boris Zelkin, Deeji Mincey
Gary Graver
Brett Hedlund
Ashok Amritraj, Andrew Stevens, Alan B. Bursteen
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Olen Ray
Director
Tony Giglio
Screenplay
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Yvette Taylor
Production Design
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Brett Hedlund
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shooter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shooter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shooter about?
The story is of a small town in the early west and of a 'shooter' of reputation that drifts into it and stands up to the controlling family that runs it. But far from a John Wayne, this hero is caught and brutally beaten and left to die, only to be saved by a prostitute that has also suffered under the hand of this group of desperados. The only one possible to stand up to the shooter is another solitary man who joins with the notorious family although he is deputized as the town's sherif.
Who directed The Shooter?
The Shooter was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in The Shooter?
The principal cast of The Shooter includes Michael Dudikoff, Randy Travis, Valerie Wildman, Andrew Stevens, William Smith.
When was The Shooter released and how long is it?
The Shooter was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shooter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shooter was composed by Boris Zelkin, Deeji Mincey.