Clay Lomax (played by Gregory Peck) is a protagonist in Shoot Out.
Released after seven years in prison, he tracks down his former bank robbery partner who betrayed him. After bonding with a young orphan girl named Decky, he pursues a group of hired thugs to Gun Hill, ultimately confronting and killing the ringleader to rescue the child. Juliana (played by Patricia Quinn) is a protagonist in Shoot Out.
A lonely widow living at a ranch house who offers shelter to Clay and Decky during a rainstorm. She becomes infatuated with Clay and later assists in recovering Decky after the girl escapes from Bobby Jay's house. Bobby Jay (played by Robert F. Lyons) appears in Shoot Out.
A ruthless young thug hired by Sam Foley to track Clay. He leads his gang in assaulting Alma, murdering Trooper, and killing Pepe. His greed leads him to murder Foley before he is ultimately outdrawn and killed by Clay. Alma (played by Susan Tyrrell) appears in Shoot Out.
A saloon girl working for the handicapped Trooper. She is forcibly harassed by Foley's thugs, kidnapped along with Clay's money, and ultimately murdered by Bobby Jay during the journey to Gun Hill. Trooper (played by Jeff Corey) appears in Shoot Out.
A former U.S. Army cavalry soldier who runs a saloon and hotel in Weed while using a wheelchair. He provides Clay with initial shelter and information before being fatally shot by Bobby Jay's gang, prompting Clay's pursuit. Sam Foley (played by James Gregory) appears in Shoot Out.
Clay's former crime partner who shot him in the back seven years ago. He hires three thugs to track Clay's movements with a strict order not to kill him, but is later murdered by the greedy Bobby Jay.
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Characters
Clay Lomax
(played by Gregory Peck) — protagonist
Released after seven years in prison, he tracks down his former bank robbery partner who betrayed him. After bonding with a young orphan girl named Decky, he pursues a group of hired thugs to Gun Hill...
Juliana
(played by Patricia Quinn) — protagonist
A lonely widow living at a ranch house who offers shelter to Clay and Decky during a rainstorm. She becomes infatuated with Clay and later assists in recovering Decky after the girl escapes from Bobby...
Bobby Jay
(played by Robert F. Lyons) — supporting
A ruthless young thug hired by Sam Foley to track Clay. He leads his gang in assaulting Alma, murdering Trooper, and killing Pepe. His greed leads him to murder Foley before he is ultimately outdrawn...
Alma
(played by Susan Tyrrell) — supporting
A saloon girl working for the handicapped Trooper. She is forcibly harassed by Foley's thugs, kidnapped along with Clay's money, and ultimately murdered by Bobby Jay during the journey to Gun Hill.
Trooper
(played by Jeff Corey) — supporting
A former U.S. Army cavalry soldier who runs a saloon and hotel in Weed while using a wheelchair. He provides Clay with initial shelter and information before being fatally shot by Bobby Jay's gang, pr...
Sam Foley
(played by James Gregory) — supporting
Clay's former crime partner who shot him in the back seven years ago. He hires three thugs to track Clay's movements with a strict order not to kill him, but is later murdered by the greedy Bobby Jay.
Key Relationships
Trooper → Alma
(Professional Employer)
Bobby Jay → Juliana
(Conflict Hostile Captor)
Bobby Jay → Alma
(Conflict Murderer)
Bobby Jay → Trooper
(Conflict Murderer)
Sam Foley → Bobby Jay
(Professional Employer)
Clay Lomax → Alma
(Social Saloon Associate)
Clay Lomax → Bobby Jay
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Clay Lomax → Juliana
(Romantic Love Interest)
Clay Lomax → Trooper
(Social Old Friend)
Clay Lomax → Sam Foley
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A released convict pursues his former partner while navigating betrayal, violence, and unexpected paternal bonds.
