Shoot Out

A hardened former bank robber recently released from prison who relentlessly tracks down his old partner. He is capable, wary, and efficient with a gun, yet shows pockets of humanity in his care for Decky. His past crimes drive the plot and his pursuit of justice is tempered by a growing sense of responsibility.

A former U.S. Army cavalryman now running a town saloon and serving as a wary informant. Although confined to a wheelchair, he remains shrewd and loyal to Lomax, offering information that moves the plot forward. His murder at the hands of Foley's gang marks a turning point in Lomax's vendetta.

A tough saloon girl who suffers at the hands of the thugs but continues to show resilience. She is both a victim of the gang and a crucial link to Lomax’s fragile world in the saloon. Her fate underscores the brutal violence of the pursuit.

Lomax’s former partner's lover who becomes entangled in the ensuing violence. She represents a past that haunts Lomax and complicates his plan for revenge. Her presence adds emotional layers to Lomax’s choices.

An orphaned girl Lomax retrieves from a train and gradually forms a protective bond with. She becomes the emotional center of the story, challenging Lomax to consider responsibility over conquest. Decky’s innocence sharpens the contrast with the violence around them.

A widowed ranch owner who offers care to Decky and becomes a maternal figure during Lomax's struggle. She adds a domestic counterpoint to the high-stakes pursuit with a calmer, protective presence. Her home becomes a temporary refuge from the violence.

The escaped partner who hires a trio of thugs to track Lomax. He embodies the opportunistic, ruthless antagonist who will kill to keep his wealth. His actions escalate the chase and the film’s brutality.

The ruthless gang leader who relentlessly pursues Lomax and Decky for money. He is impulsive, greedy, and capable of deadly violence. His demise comes as a direct result of Lomax’s strategic gunplay.

One of Foley's hired thugs, young and reckless, who causes trouble for Lomax and Decky. He acts as a foil to Lomax’s old-school gunfighter persona. He meets a grim end during the confrontation.

A member of Foley’s gang who participates in the pursuit and violence against Lomax. He shows the streetwise, tough demeanor that typifies the gang members in Westerns. His fate mirrors the film’s brutal outcomes.