The Hired Gun (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, The Hired Gun is an action and crime film directed by Tonino Valerii, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Fabio Testi is an undercover cop doubling as the bodyguard (hence, “Gorilla”) of a cantankerous middle-aged industrialist targeted for extortion.
Who’s in it. The Hired Gun stars Fabio Testi as Marco Sartori, Renzo Palmer as Gaetano Sampioni, Al Lettieri as Ciro Musante and Claudia Marsani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Hired Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hired Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hired Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hired Gun (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hired Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hired Gun worth watching?
- The Hired Gun holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hired Gun?
- The Hired Gun stars Fabio Testi, Renzo Palmer, Al Lettieri, Claudia Marsani and Luciano Catenacci.
- When was The Hired Gun released?
- The Hired Gun was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.