(1978, 108 minutes, 16mm B&W restored to 1080 24p, USA)
Directed by Eagle Pennell
Written and Produced by Lin Sutherland and Eagle Pennell
With Lou Perryman, Sonny Davis, Doris Hargrave, Eric Henshaw

A landmark of American independent film from 1978, The Whole Shootin' Match is a rapturous rediscovery. Eagle Pennell's first feature details the tragi-comic struggles of two small-time schemers, Loyd (Lou Perryman) and Frank (Sonny Carl Davis), desperate to land their big break. Through its anecdotal narrative and fresh, honest observation of its characters, the film intimately captures a time and place (Austin, Texas, 1977) with its atmospheric photography and rough-hewn charm, making it an inspiration for filmmakers everywhere since its release. No wonder  this is the film that prompted Robert Redford to start the Sundance Institute. Missing in action for close to 25 years, Watchmaker Films' is proud to present a complete restoration from the only known existing print of 'The Whole Shootin' Match' and a completely remastered soundtrack from the original stems.

Watchmaker Films is releasing a 2-disc special edition DVD of The Whole Shootin' Match with The King of Texas. Eagle's first short film A Hell of a Note plus a rare interview with Eagle Pennell – February 24, 2009.

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Available February 24. You can pre-order The Whole Shootin' Match now at Amazon.com

“Filled with hilarious observations and digressions, both verbal and visual, and characterized by a deeply felt and lived-in sense of place, The Whole Shootin' Match is an exemplar of American regional filmmaking.”
- Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

“The Whole Shootin' Match is priceless. I rated it at three stars on its first release. What was I waiting for? Do I ever change a rating? Hell, yes. I'd give it four today, and you'll see why.”
- Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun-Times

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