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The Bofors Gun (1968)

105 min  -  Drama  -   22 September 1968 (USA)
6.6
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A national service NCO (David Warner) who comes face to face with an embittered Irish Gunner (Nicol Williamson) who is determined to humiliate him.

Director:

Jack Gold

Writers:

John McGrath (adaptation), John McGrath (play)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nicol Williamson ...
O'Rourke
Ian Holm ...
Flynn
David Warner ...
Terry "Lance Bar" Evans
Peter Vaughan ...
Sgt. Walker
John Thaw John Thaw ...
Featherstone
Barry Jackson Barry Jackson ...
Shone
Richard O'Callaghan Richard O'Callaghan ...
Rowe
Donald Gee Donald Gee ...
Crowley
Barbara Jefford Barbara Jefford ...
NAAFI Girl
Gareth Forwood Gareth Forwood ...
Lt. Packering
Geoffrey Hughes Geoffrey Hughes ...
Pvt. Samuel (cook)
John Herrington John Herrington ...
German Pointer
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A national service NCO (David Warner) who comes face to face with an embittered Irish Gunner (Nicol Williamson) who is determined to humiliate him.

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Taglines:

Gunner O'Rourke was sick of being pushed around. So he pushed back.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El cañón Bofors See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Featured in The Unforgettable John Thaw (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Till Then"
(uncredited)
Written by Guy Wood, Sol Marcus and Eddie Seiler See more »