Long Shot
"A FILM ABOUT FILMMAKING"
Originally released in 1978. Long Shot is a comedy film. directed by Maurice Hatton. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Gormley, Neville Smith, and Anne Zelda
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, two low-budget filmmakers attempt to talk up some finance as they hunt for cash, cast and ‘name director’ Sam Fuller to shoot their Aberdeen-set oil-boom adventure ‘Gulf and Western’. Along the way, they encounter a plethora of filmmaking luminaries including Wim Wenders, Stephen Frears, John Boorman, Bill Forsyth and Alan Bennett.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Charles Gormley
as Charlie
Neville Smith
as Neville
Anne Zelda
as Anne
David Stone
as A Distributor
Suzanne Danielle
as Sue
Ron Taylor
as American Director
Wim Wenders
as Another Director
Stephen Frears
as Biscuit Man
Jim Haines
as Professor of Sexual Politics
Maurice Bulbulian
as French-Canadian Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Shot about?
Against the backdrop of the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, two low-budget filmmakers attempt to talk up some finance as they hunt for cash, cast and ‘name director’ Sam Fuller to shoot their Ab...
Who directed Long Shot?
Long Shot was directed by Maurice Hatton.
How long is Long Shot?
Long Shot has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Long Shot released?
Long Shot was released on November 17, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Long Shot?
The main cast of Long Shot includes Charles Gormley, Neville Smith, Anne Zelda, David Stone, Suzanne Danielle.