The Long Shot (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1939, The Long Shot is a drama film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.
Who’s in it. The Long Shot stars Gordon Jones as Jeff Clayton, Marsha Hunt as Martha Sharon, Harry Davenport as Henry Sharon and C. Henry Gordon as Lew Ralston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Long Shot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Shot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Shot (1939)?
- In GB, The Long Shot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Shot worth watching?
- The Long Shot holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Shot?
- The Long Shot stars Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, Harry Davenport, C. Henry Gordon and George Meeker.
- When was The Long Shot released?
- The Long Shot was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.