''A Shot in the West'' is a 2006 low budget

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short film shot in the rundown council estate of

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, Glasgow. The film was written, directed and edited by three friends (Justin Burns, Bob Kelly and John Maguire). All sound and camera equipment was borrowed from a local community group. Many interior shots were filmed at a local public house, where the crew were allowed to take over the function suite for two and a half days. Catering was supplied by a local bakery. Costumes were either borrowed or provided by the cast. Once most elements were in place producer/director Bob Kelly approached actor

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to ask for advice. However, David was so impressed by Bob's enthusiasm and progress he offered to star in the movie. On the same day Zal Cleminson and Chris Glen from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band were with David Hayman. Being musicians they asked about the soundtrack. Bob informed them the soundtrack would be created by another friend, Stephen Maguire. They offered to help and a meeting and jam session with Stephen was set up. Stephen and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band got on well, so agreed to work on the soundtrack together.

Plot

The film follows a lonesome desperado known only as "Gold Bullet" as he arrives in a small western town 'Last Valley' populated by thugs, rogues, gunslingers and businessmen. "Gold Bullet" is in town for one reason only, to collect a debt owed to him by a former employer Henry Wynn. Will Wynn give up the money or will it all end in bloodshed?

Cast

* Alexander Watson ... Gold Bullet *

Zal Cleminson Alistair Macdonald "Zal" Cleminson (born 4 May 1949) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his role in The Sensational Alex Harvey Band between 1972 and 1978. In 2017, he put together a new rock band - /sin'dogs/, which recorded and released ...

... Wilson *

... Henry Wynn * Ewan Black ... Borrachonne * Robert Kelly ... Gunslinger #1 * Duncan Wilson ... Gunslinger #2 * Harry Garrity ... Town Drunk

Soundtrack

* A Couple Pieces of Silver - Stephen Maguire and

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* Dressed to Kill - Alexander Watson and

External links

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Evening Times article

Financial Times article

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