Sitting Target (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Sitting Target is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Douglas Hickox, running about 93 minutes. “The Hit Man never stops till he scores.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Imprisoned Harry Lomart is a vicious, brute of a man and yet he is prepared to do his long jail term as he is confident that on his release his beautiful wife Pat will be waiting for him, but a visit from Pat brings him his worst nightmare.
Who’s in it. Sitting Target stars Oliver Reed as Harry Lomart, Jill St. John as Pat Lomart, Ian McShane as Birdy Williams and Edward Woodward as Inspector Milton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sitting Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sitting Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sitting Target 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 Sitting Target (1972)?
- In US, Sitting Target is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sitting Target worth watching?
- Sitting Target holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sitting Target?
- Sitting Target stars Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward and Frank Finlay.
- When was Sitting Target released?
- Sitting Target was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.