The Sniper (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Sniper is an action film directed by Carlos Puerto, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Lucas is a widower who works as a clockmaker. He has a daughter who lives in a village in northern Spain. One day his daughter go to school as each morning and he opens his shop. Aafter, a neighbor comes running to tell him that his daughter just died as an unfortunate victim of a terrorist attack that has been perpetrated against the car of a minister on official visit. Shattered, Lucas thinks that this is due to serious political tension that is living that part of the country, making a terrible emotionally unbalanced resolution: life threatening to the Head of State.
Who’s in it. The Sniper stars Paul Naschy as Lucas, Blanca Estrada as Ángela, Pep Munné as Alfonso and Elisa Montés as Concha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sniper 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 Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sniper 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 Sniper (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sniper worth watching?
- The Sniper holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sniper?
- The Sniper stars Paul Naschy, Blanca Estrada, Pep Munné, Elisa Montés and Carmen de Lirio.
- When was The Sniper released?
- The Sniper was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.