The Bofors Gun (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, The Bofors Gun is a drama and war film directed by Jack Gold, running about 105 minutes. “Gunner O'Rourke was sick of being pushed around...so he pushed back” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A national service NCO (David Warner) comes face to face with an embittered Irish Gunner (Nicol Williamson) who is determined to humiliate him.
Who’s in it. The Bofors Gun stars Nicol Williamson as Gunner O'Rourke, David Warner as Lance Bombardier Terry Evans, Ian Holm as Gunner Flynn and Peter Vaughan as Sergeant Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Bofors Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bofors Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bofors Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bofors Gun (1968)?
- In US, The Bofors Gun is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bofors Gun worth watching?
- The Bofors Gun holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bofors Gun?
- The Bofors Gun stars Nicol Williamson, David Warner, Ian Holm, Peter Vaughan and John Thaw.
- When was The Bofors Gun released?
- The Bofors Gun was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.