Dissatisfied storekeeper Raymond Jakes (a fine performance by Gordon Clapp) aspires to do something more with his life. After gaining possession of the dead man's gun, Raymond decides to realize his lifelong ambition of being a bounty hunter.
Director Brenton Spencer relates the absorbing story at a constant pace as well as offers a tasty evocation of the Old West period setting. The smart script by Ed and Howard Spielman not only makes a nice point about how making one's dream come true is easier said than done, but also shows how doing something that entails violence comes with a price. Moreover, there are sound supporting contributions from Sarah Chalke as Raymond's concerned with Muriel, Shaun Johnston as wise retired shootist Will Otis, and Garwin Sanford as smooth card player Frank Murphy. Mary Black has a memorable bit as a withered old crone. Only the cornball cliched "it was all just a dream" ending leaves something to be desired. A nice show.
Director Brenton Spencer relates the absorbing story at a constant pace as well as offers a tasty evocation of the Old West period setting. The smart script by Ed and Howard Spielman not only makes a nice point about how making one's dream come true is easier said than done, but also shows how doing something that entails violence comes with a price. Moreover, there are sound supporting contributions from Sarah Chalke as Raymond's concerned with Muriel, Shaun Johnston as wise retired shootist Will Otis, and Garwin Sanford as smooth card player Frank Murphy. Mary Black has a memorable bit as a withered old crone. Only the cornball cliched "it was all just a dream" ending leaves something to be desired. A nice show.