Doomsday Gun (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1994, Doomsday Gun is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Robert Young, running about 120 minutes. “An explosive true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr Gerald Bull was a genius at designing and building superguns (very large long range guns capable of shooting at ranges more than 100 miles). When an operational plan by the CIA to export sanctioned arms to apartheid-South Africa through him was exposed, the CIA denied all knowledge and he went to jail. He was later released, and moved to Belgium to start a subsidiary, of which a major project was to help Saddam Hussein build a new supergun capable of firing over 500 miles.
Who’s in it. Doomsday Gun stars Frank Langella as Dr. Gerald Bull, Kevin Spacey as Jim Price, Clive Owen as Dov and James Fox as Sir James Whittington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Doomsday Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomsday Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doomsday Gun 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 Doomsday Gun (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doomsday Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doomsday Gun worth watching?
- Doomsday Gun holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doomsday Gun?
- Doomsday Gun stars Frank Langella, Kevin Spacey, Clive Owen, James Fox and Alan Arkin.
- When was Doomsday Gun released?
- Doomsday Gun was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.