Short film

Pistol Pete

1996 · 23 min

A goofy, gag-dense western spoof that plays like a sitcom pilot, breezy and silly with broad jokes and little weight.

Overview: TV pilot created by Simpsons writer John Swartzwelder set in the Old West.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, power, justice, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
power
justice
friendship
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild