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Eagle Pennell

Eagle Pennell

July 28, 1952 – July 20, 2002

Andrews, West Texas, USA

Eagle Pennell was an American independent filmmaker known for his films The Whole Shootin' Match and Last Night at the Alamo. He is often credited with inspiring Robert Redford to start the Sundance Institute after the release of The Whole Shootin' Match in 1978.

Poster for Last Night at the Alamo

Last Night at the Alamo

1983

Poster for The Whole Shootin' Match

The Whole Shootin' Match

1978

Poster for A Hell of a Note

A Hell of a Note

1977

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