36 trivia, guesses & fun facts — synced to Ride in the Whirlwind
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Q1. Beyond acting, what role did Nicholson fill on 'Ride in the Whirlwind'? Medium · 200 pts
Screenwriter
Nicholson penned the script himself — one of his very first writing credits!
Q2. Nicholson filmed this AND which other western back-to-back in 1965? Hard · 300 pts
The Shooting
Both westerns were shot back-to-back in Utah to save costs!
Q3. Which label's home video release made this film a cult classic? Hard · 300 pts
Criterion Collection
Criterion's release cemented the film as a serious cinephile classic!
Q4. Which director pioneered the elliptical long-take style Hellman borrowed? Hard · 300 pts
Michelangelo Antonioni
Antonioni's slow, elliptical style in 'L'Avventura' directly shaped Hellman's approach.
Q5. In the 19th-century West, how far apart could water holes be? Medium · 200 pts
Around 100 miles
Some desert water holes were 100+ miles apart — a death march on foot!
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"The wind whipped against their faces as they rode straight into it." Jack Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell, and Harry Dean Stanton star as a trio of cowhands turned outlaws in this classic 1966 western. Wes (Nicholson) is joined by Vern (Mitchell) and Blind Dick (Stanton) as they flee a vengeful posse.
Directed by Monte Hellman. Also starring Millie Perkins and George Mitchell. Put your western knowledge to the test with the Ride in the Whirlwind trivia game!
Starring Jack Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell, Harry Dean Stanton, Millie Perkins, George Mitchell, Brandon Carroll, John Hackett
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