This is one "hard to find" movie that is somewhat worth seeking out. First, be advised that "Red Ryder" is not the Marjoe Gortner character, but the character played by Peter Firth. Curious, considering that Gortner's long, curly hair happened to be red. In real life, Gortner subsequently became an evangelist. You may have a bit of a problem reconciling that with the despicable character he plays in this movie. Gortner's character is a psychotic Vietnam vet who winds up terrorizing a group of people inside a diner. Some curious casting choices were made, including Candy Clark and Lee Grant. Not only do we get to see Candy nude, but also Lee momentarily topless! Not bad, I must admit! However, the movie has an overall feel of everyone "going through the motions." Therefore, not as convincing or effective as the movie could have been. Hal Linden, as Lee Grant's husband, was particularly ineffectual here. Lee Grant was a better actress than what she did here. Like I mentioned previously, her topless scene wasn't bad. However, she didn't need to go that route, in order to make people watch her. Overall, an interesting movie that could have been better.
