Guns in the Heather (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, Guns in the Heather is an action, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Robert Butler, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. An American foreign exchange student in Ireland, Rich Evans (Kurt Russell), gets caught up in espionage when a dying man gives him a message to pass to his older brother, who is an American intelligence agent unbeknownst to Rich. Rich and his friend are then kidnapped by an Eastern Bloc agent pretending to be from the American Embassy in the hopes that they will lead him to a scientist who is attempting to defect to the West. Originally aired in 3 parts on 'Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color' TV series, then re-edited into a theatrical feature in Europe under the title, 'The Secret of Boyne Castle.'
Who’s in it. Guns in the Heather stars Glenn Corbett as Tom Evans, Alfred Burke as Kersner, Kurt Russell as Rich Evans and Patrick Dawson as Sean O'Connor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Guns in the Heather has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guns in the Heather page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guns in the Heather 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 Guns in the Heather (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guns in the Heather change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guns in the Heather worth watching?
- Guns in the Heather holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guns in the Heather?
- Guns in the Heather stars Glenn Corbett, Alfred Burke, Kurt Russell, Patrick Dawson and Patrick Barr.
- When was Guns in the Heather released?
- Guns in the Heather was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.