The Wooden Cannon (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1987, The Wooden Cannon is a drama and war film directed by Vasile Brescanu, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War II, an old man, David, living with his daughter-in-law, Maria, while his son is away at war, is being regularly harassed by a German airplane, until one day, when he decides he's had enough.
Who’s in it. The Wooden Cannon stars Veronica Grigoraș, Vasile Tabirta, Gennadi Chulkov and Valery Lysenkov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Wooden Cannon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wooden Cannon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wooden Cannon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wooden Cannon (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wooden Cannon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wooden Cannon worth watching?
- The Wooden Cannon holds an audience score of 1.0 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 Wooden Cannon?
- The Wooden Cannon stars Veronica Grigoraș, Vasile Tabirta, Gennadi Chulkov and Valery Lysenkov.
- When was The Wooden Cannon released?
- The Wooden Cannon was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.