Doc West II : Triggerman (2009) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Doc West turns a dangerous poker tournament into a chance to fund a hospital while resisting the Flying Dutchman's criminal campaign.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Medicine Before Money

Doc West saves a pregnant woman by obtaining medicinal herbs from an Indian tribe. The crisis confirms that Holy Sand urgently needs a hospital.

Key Events

• A Dangerous Childbirth — Doc West is called to a pregnant woman suffering dangerous cramps during childbirth. Characters: Doc West Location: A patient's bedside
• Searching For Herbs — Doc West obtains antispasmodic medicinal herbs from an Indian tribe. Characters: Doc West Location: An Indian tribal settlement
• The Woman Survives — Doc West uses the herbs and saves the pregnant woman from the childbirth crisis. Characters: Doc West Location: The patient's bedside
• Holy Sand Needs A Hospital — The medical emergency makes Holy Sand's urgent need for a hospital clear. Characters: Doc West, Sheriff Roy Basehart Location: Holy Sand

The Hospital Gamble

Doc West and Sheriff Roy Basehart create a poker tournament to finance the hospital. The arrival of professional players introduces a dangerous new threat.

Key Events

• The Poker Fundraiser — Doc West proposes a poker tournament to raise money for the hospital. Characters: Doc West, Sheriff Roy Basehart Location: Holy Sand
• Dangerous Players Arrive — Professional poker players and shady characters arrive, including the dangerous Flying Dutchman. Characters: Doc West, Sheriff Roy Basehart, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• The Dutchman's Outburst — Angered by a critical article, the Flying Dutchman gouges out a journalist's right eye. Characters: Flying Dutchman Location: Holy Sand
• A Journalist Is Shot — When the journalist announces another critical article, the Dutchman has him shot by an accomplice. Characters: Flying Dutchman Location: Holy Sand
• A Cheating Disqualification — Basehart disqualifies an old friend for cheating, allowing the Dutchman to reach the final early. Characters: Sheriff Roy Basehart, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon

The Dutchman's Crimes

The Flying Dutchman attacks a journalist, orders a shooting, and manipulates the tournament through violence. He also arranges a hold-up to secure his position in the final.

Key Events

• A Cheating Disqualification — Basehart disqualifies an old friend for cheating, allowing the Dutchman to reach the final early. Characters: Sheriff Roy Basehart, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• The Planned Hold-Up — The Dutchman arranges a hold-up against Doc West's last opponent to secure his path to the final. Characters: Doc West, Flying Dutchman Location: A road near Holy Sand
• The Victim Survives — Contrary to the plan, the hold-up victim is only slightly injured. Characters: Flying Dutchman Location: A road near Holy Sand
• West Enters The Final — Doc West wins his match and reaches the final against the Flying Dutchman. Characters: Doc West Location: The tournament saloon
• The Teacher Is Kidnapped — The Dutchman has the teacher kidnapped to pressure Doc West during the final. Characters: Flying Dutchman Location: An undisclosed location

A Hostage At The Table

The Dutchman kidnaps the teacher and uses her chain to pressure Doc West into losing hands. Silver's rescue breaks the Dutchman's control at the crucial moment.

Key Events

• The Teacher Is Kidnapped — The Dutchman has the teacher kidnapped to pressure Doc West during the final. Characters: Flying Dutchman Location: An undisclosed location
• The Chain On The Table — The Dutchman ostentatiously places the teacher's chain on the poker table as a threat. Characters: Doc West, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• West Deliberately Loses — Doc West deliberately loses several hands while the Dutchman's threat remains active. Characters: Doc West, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• Silver Frees The Teacher — Silver courageously frees the kidnapped teacher from the Dutchman's scheme. Characters: Silver Location: The teacher's confinement
• The Rescue Reaches The Saloon — Silver and the teacher arrive at the saloon at the last moment. Characters: Doc West, Silver, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon

Victory And Return

Doc West recovers with his last chips, wins the final, and sees the Dutchman arrested by Basehart. A letter from Estrella persuades West to return to Holy Sand.

Key Events

• The Rescue Reaches The Saloon — Silver and the teacher arrive at the saloon at the last moment. Characters: Doc West, Silver, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• West Reverses The Game — With his last chips, Doc West turns the final around against the Dutchman. Characters: Doc West, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• The Final Victory — Doc West wins the final and the tournament prize. Characters: Doc West, Flying Dutchman Location: The tournament saloon
• Basehart Makes The Arrest — Sheriff Roy Basehart arrests the Dutchman for his crimes. Characters: Sheriff Roy Basehart, Flying Dutchman Location: Holy Sand
• Estrella's Letter Arrives — As Doc West prepares to leave, Silver brings him a letter from his protégé Estrella. Characters: Doc West, Silver Location: Outside Holy Sand
• West Returns To Holy Sand — After reading that Estrella will visit, Doc West decides to return to Holy Sand. Characters: Doc West Location: Holy Sand

Story Breakdown

• Medical Crisis — A childbirth emergency demonstrates both Doc West's medical skill and Holy Sand's lack of proper healthcare.
  • Dangerous Childbirth — A pregnant woman suffers life-threatening cramps while giving birth.
  • Healing Herbs — Doc West obtains antispasmodic herbs and saves the woman.
• Hospital Gamble — Doc West and Sheriff Roy Basehart develop a poker-based plan to raise money for a hospital.
  • Fundraising Proposal — Doc West proposes organizing a poker tournament in Holy Sand.
  • Tournament Begins — The prize attracts professional players and shady competitors.
• Dutchman Arrives — The Flying Dutchman enters the tournament carrying a personal grudge against Doc West.
  • Violent Outburst — The Dutchman attacks a journalist over a critical article.
  • Forced Final Entry — A cheating disqualification helps the Dutchman reach the final prematurely.
• Criminal Escalation — The Dutchman uses violence and organized crime to control the tournament's outcome.
  • Journalist Shot — The Dutchman has an accomplice shoot the journalist after another critical announcement.
  • Roadside Hold-Up — He arranges a hold-up against Doc West's last opponent.
• Kidnapping Pressure — The Dutchman turns the final into a hostage crisis to make Doc West lose.
  • Chain On Table — The teacher's chain is displayed as proof of the kidnapping.
  • Silver's Rescue — Silver frees the teacher and brings her to the saloon.
• Final Return — Doc West defeats the Dutchman, while a letter from Estrella changes his decision to leave Holy Sand.
  • Last Chips Victory — Doc West reverses the final with his last chips and wins the prize.
  • Letter From Estrella — Silver delivers a letter that causes Doc West to return to Holy Sand.

Directed by

Terence Hill, Giulio Base

Key Cast

• Terence Hill — Doc West
• Clare Carey — Denise Stark
• Maria P. Petruolo — Millie Mitchell
• Fabrizio Bucci — Johnny 'Boy' O'Leary
• Evgeniya Chernyshova — Elizabeth