Doc Hooker's Bunch
Doc Hooker's Bunch

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Doc Hooker's Bunch

1978
Movie
90 min
English

An old con man teams up with three rowdy women to put on a dancing show and sell his stockpile of fake medicine. When a gunslinging traveler tells them of a booming gold mine, the group heads west to fortune and hilarious hijinks.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: David NelsonGenres: Western, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A former Civil War surgeon, now a bounty hunter, is hired to track down a notorious outlaw and his gang. The bounty hunter, known as Doc Hooker, faces a perilous journey filled with betrayal and violence as he gets closer to his targets. He must use all his wits and skills to survive the treacherous encounters in the Wild West.

Critical Reception

Doc Hooker's Bunch received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and uninspired direction, although some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a passable, albeit unoriginal, entry in the Western genre, while others found it lacking in depth and excitement.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline common to many Westerns.

  • Performances are generally seen as adequate, but not particularly memorable.

  • Direction is considered functional rather than innovative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Doc Hooker's Bunch are scarce, but those available suggest a film that is largely forgettable, offering little new to the Western genre. While some may appreciate the effort, it rarely stands out.

Fun Fact

William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, stars as the titular bounty hunter in this lesser-known Western film.

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