Sitting Target(1972)
The Hit Man never stops till he scores.
Sitting Target Synopsis
Imprisoned Harry Lomart is a vicious, brute of a man and yet he is prepared to do his long jail term as he is confident that on his release his beautiful wife Pat will be waiting for him, but a visit from Pat brings him his worst nightmare.
Sitting Target (1972) is a crime and thriller film directed by Douglas Hickox, released on May 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane and Edward Woodward. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas Hickox
- Writers:
- Alexander Jacobs, Laurence Henderson
- Producers:
- Barry J. Kulick
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Scaife
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Sitting Target (1972) Trailer
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Sitting Target Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Reed
as Harry Lomart
Jill St. John
as Pat Lomart
Ian McShane
as Birdy Williams
Edward Woodward
as Inspector Milton
Frank Finlay
as Marty Gold
Freddie Jones
as MacNeil
Jill Townsend
as Maureen
Robert Beatty
as Gun Dealer
Tony Beckley
as Soapy Tucker
Mike Pratt
as Prison Warder Accomplice
- Robert Russell
Robert Russell
as Prison Warder One
Joe Cahill
as Prison Warder Two
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Hickox, written by Alexander Jacobs and Laurence Henderson, produced by Barry J. Kulick.
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Sitting Target Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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Sitting Target – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sitting Target online?
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Sitting Target (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sitting Target?
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The main cast of Sitting Target (1972) includes Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward and Frank Finlay. The film was directed by Douglas Hickox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sitting Target released?
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Sitting Target was released on May 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Sitting Target worth watching?
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Sitting Target (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sitting Target?
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Yes. The official Sitting Target trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.