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Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)

“Ride with the Easy Rider into an action whirlwind.”

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In the rugged vastness of Utah's unforgiving desert, three unsuspecting cowhands, Wes, Vern, and Otis, find themselves ensnared in a web of misfortune and mistrust. On the cusp of an ordinary cattle drive, they stumble upon a chilling omen - an outlaw strung up by the vengeful hands of vigilantes. Seeking shelter in a nearby cabin, they inadvertently step into the lair of Blind Dick's notorious gang, fresh off a stagecoach robbery and murder. This fateful encounter with the ruthless outlaws transforms the trio's lives forever. Forced to flee like common criminals, they find themselves erroneously branded as bandits, the grim echo of their encounter haunting their every step. Pursued relentlessly by a wrathful posse of vigilantes, they are accused of crimes they didn't commit, their innocence smothered under the scorching desert sun. As the shadows of their accused sins lengthen, Wes, Vern, and Otis are propelled into a desperate bid for survival. The vigilantes, hungry for justice, are closing in, their fury as parched and unforgiving as the desert itself. With their hopes dwindling and freedom an elusive oasis, the question hangs in the air like a noose: Can they ride the whirlwind to escape their unjust fate?

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Ride in the Whirlwind is a thriller movie featuring Cameron Mitchell and directed by Monte Hellman.

Ride in the Whirlwind is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle, Plex, Plex Player, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Criterion Channel, DIRECTV, FlixFling and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Ride in the Whirlwind on Amazon Video, Apple TV and FlixFling.