The Gun (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, The Gun is a drama and crime film directed by Pasquale Squitieri, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Luigi, a middle-aged engineer who, getting increasingly worried about the rising crime rate in his surroundings, follows the advice and example of his sleazy drinking cronies to arm himself with the titular weapon; the problem is that he starts carrying – and, occasionally, brandishing – it with him everywhere.
Who’s in it. The Gun stars Claudia Cardinale as Marta Compagna, Stefano Satta Flores as Luigi Compagna, Benedetta Fantoli as Rossana Compagna and Clara Colosimo as Pitta Callini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gun (1978)?
- In GB, The Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gun worth watching?
- The Gun holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gun?
- The Gun stars Claudia Cardinale, Stefano Satta Flores, Benedetta Fantoli, Clara Colosimo and Giuseppe Morabito.
- When was The Gun released?
- The Gun was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.