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Ride in the Whirlwind

Ride in the Whirlwind

Western · Thriller · Drama · 1966

Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.

Movie details

Ride in the Whirlwind

“Ride with the Easy Rider into an action whirlwind.”

1966 Western · Thriller · Drama 1h 22m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Ride in the Whirlwind?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Monte Hellman

Written by

Jack Nicholson

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Vern

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Wes

Millie Perkins

Millie Perkins

Abigail

Katherine Squire

Katherine Squire

Catherine

George Mitchell

George Mitchell

Evan

Rupert Crosse

Rupert Crosse

Indian Joe

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Blind Dick

Court is in session

Put Ride in the Whirlwind on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.