Ralph Compton Shotgun Charlie

In the gripping prequel to The Hunted, young drifter Charlie Chilton finds himself ensnared in the dangerous world of small-time crooks under the guidance of a gruff gang leader. When ambitious newcomer Grady Haskell persuades the gang to attempt a risky heist, the outcome spirals into chaos, leaving Charlie as the sole survivor and scapegoat. Determined to clear his name, he embarks on a perilous journey through the High Sierras, all while being pursued by a relentless marshal and a furious posse. With a storm looming, Charlie must confront threats both from the law and his former allies to survive and seek justice.