Machine Gun McCain (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Machine Gun McCain is an action, drama and crime film directed by Giuliano Montaldo, running about 96 minutes. “Even the Mafia Calls Him Mister!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After serving 12 years behind bars for armed robbery, tough guy Hank McCain finds himself the pawn of a ruthless mob runt's rebellion against a high level don. When McCain discovers that he's been betrayed and abandoned by his new employer, he retaliates with a high stakes Las Vegas casino heist that erupts into all-out war on the streets of Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Not blood, nor lust, nor wedding vows can come between McCain and his money...or his machine gun.
Who’s in it. Machine Gun McCain stars John Cassavetes as Hank McCain, Britt Ekland as Irene Tucker, Peter Falk as Charlie Adamo and Gabriele Ferzetti as Don Francesco DeMarco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Machine Gun McCain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Machine Gun McCain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Machine Gun McCain 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 Machine Gun McCain (1969)?
- In US, Machine Gun McCain is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Machine Gun McCain worth watching?
- Machine Gun McCain holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Machine Gun McCain?
- Machine Gun McCain stars John Cassavetes, Britt Ekland, Peter Falk, Gabriele Ferzetti and Pierluigi Aprà.
- When was Machine Gun McCain released?
- Machine Gun McCain was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.