Shotgun (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1968, Shotgun is a western film directed by Roberto Mauri, running about 93 minutes. “Revenge is the driving force in Shotgun. It's action packed and wilder than the wild bunch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small western town our hero Durango delivers his prisoner to the jailhouse and then goes to the local saloon where the lady saloon owner Joanne has eyes only for him. But Durango only has eyes for his bride-to-be Lucy. Four masked men attack Lucy's father's farm and steal Lucy's dowry. They kill Lucy and her parents after the father strips the face mask from one of the bandits. A pocket watch is stripped from one of the bandits by Lucy's father and this is the only clue that Durango will have to revenge his love... With Joanne's help can Durango avenge himself?
Who’s in it. Shotgun stars Tab Hunter as Sheriff Durango, Erika Blanc as Joana, Piero Lulli as John Kildare and Mimmo Palmara as Jack Owen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Shotgun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shotgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shotgun tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shotgun (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shotgun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shotgun worth watching?
- Shotgun holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shotgun?
- Shotgun stars Tab Hunter, Erika Blanc, Piero Lulli, Mimmo Palmara and Daniele Vargas.
- When was Shotgun released?
- Shotgun was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.