Quote by Walter Hill, Wild Bill movie (ba

He had found the band of jackals he needed. But as Jack McCall rode through the center of town, he experienced the terrifying certainty that a man faces when he's about to make his own name famous. He lacked both a hero's calm and a coward's resolve to survive at any price.

He had found the band of jackals he needed. But as Jack McCa

Summary

In this quote, the speaker describes the protagonist, Jack McCall, who has finally found the group of corrupt individuals he has been searching for. However, as he rides through town, a sense of fear grips him as he realizes that he is on the brink of making a name for himself. The quote implies that McCall is neither composed like a hero nor willing to do anything to ensure his survival. It highlights the internal conflict he faces and sets the stage for the challenges he will encounter as he navigates this dangerous situation.

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By Walter Hill, Wild Bill movie (ba

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