Shoot Out is a film from 1971, directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Will James and Marguerite Roberts. The film’s main stars are Gregory Peck, Patricia Quinn, and Robert F. Lyons. The movie tells a story about a former bank robber who is left for dead by his traitorous partner and has to take care of a six-year-old girl. This article gives an insight into the venues where the movie was shot and presents some behind-the-scenes facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Shoot Out took place at various locations across the United States. In New Mexico, scenes were shot in Chama, Cerrillos, and Los Alamos. In California, filming took place at Hot Creek in the Inyo National Forest and Round Valley. The film was shot starting from October 12, 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gregory Peck | Clay Lomax |
| Robert F. Lyons | Bobby Jay Jones |
| Susan Tyrrell | Alma |
| Jeff Corey | Trooper |
| James Gregory | Sam Foley |
| Rita Gam | Emma |
| Dawn Lyn | Decky Ortega |
| Pepe Serna | Pepe |
| Paul Fix | Brakeman |
| Arthur Hunnicutt | Homer Page |
| Nicolas Beauvy | Dutch Farrell |
| Willis Bouchey | Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| Lane Bradford | Prison Warden (uncredited) |
| Shaun Bryant | Boy (uncredited) |
| Claudia Bryar | Storekeeper’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Harrower | Housekeeper (uncredited) |
| Karen Klett | Schoolteacher (uncredited) |
| Arthur Space | Storekeeper (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director, Henry Hathaway, wanted Ben Johnson to play the lead role.
- An error in the film shows modern TV antennae on rooftops although the storyline is set in the old times.
- The movie referenced another well-known film of that era, True Grit (1969).
- There is a line by Clay Lomax (Gregory Peck) in the film that describes in grim details what happens when you’re shot in the belly. “You can’t move. You can’t breathe. You feel yourself fillin’ up with blood… with pain! And you can’t die!”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chama, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.9027911
- Longitude: -106.5792166
- Place ID: ChIJA6ky9kOBPYcRVDiNz2shZYQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chama, NM 87520, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Cerrillos, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.4375198
- Longitude: -106.1245907
- Place ID: ChIJRVlCtZv0GIcRpm4kagxCGUA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Cerrillos, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Hot Creek, Inyo National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.969536
- Longitude: -118.3479011
- Place ID: ChIJg7er9LkpvoARGFMw4WvcV0c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Inyo National Forest, 351 Pacu Ln #200, Bishop, CA 93514, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.8800364
- Longitude: -106.3031138
- Place ID: ChIJp2R93axsGIcRPa2AtTB3YuI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
