The Pusher (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1960, The Pusher is a drama and crime film directed by Gene Milford, running about 81 minutes. “THE SHOCK-PACKED STORY OF TODAY'S YOUNG ADDICTS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective investigating the murder of a heroin addict discovers that there is a connection between the junkie and his fiance, who is his boss' daughter.
Who’s in it. The Pusher stars Kathy Carlyle as Laura, Robert Lansing as Steve Carella, Felice Orlandi as The Pusher and Douglas Rodgers as Lt. Peter Byrne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Pusher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pusher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pusher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pusher (1960)?
- In US, The Pusher is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pusher worth watching?
- The Pusher holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Pusher?
- The Pusher stars Kathy Carlyle, Robert Lansing, Felice Orlandi, Douglas Rodgers and Sloan Simpson.
- When was The Pusher released?
- The Pusher was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.