The Bofors Gun
“Gunner O'Rourke was sick of being pushed around... so he pushed back”
Synopsis
A national service NCO (David Warner) comes face to face with an embittered Irish Gunner (Nicol Williamson) who is determined to humiliate him.
Top Cast
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Nicol Williamson
Gunner O'Rourke
David Warner
Lance Bombardier Terry Evans
Ian Holm
Gunner Flynn
Peter Vaughan
Sergeant Walker
John Thaw
Gunner Featherstone
Barry Jackson
Gunner Shone
Richard O'Callaghan
Gunner Rowe
Donald Gee
Gunner Crowley
Geoffrey Hughes
Private Samuel - Cookhouse
Barbara Jefford
Belinda - NAAFI Girl
Gareth Forwood
Lt. Pickering
Glynn Edwards
Sergeant Major West
Lindsay Campbell
Captain Cheeseman
John Herrington
German Pointer
Roy Beck
Soldier (Uncredited)
Glynn Edwards
Major West
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGrath
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Bofors Gun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Copelfilms, Everglades Productions, Universal Pictures UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
John McGrath
Carl Davis
Alan Hume
Anne V. Coates
Otto Plaschkes, Robert A. Goldston
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
John McGrath
Writer
Otto Plaschkes
Producer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bofors Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bofors Gun about?
A national service NCO (David Warner) comes face to face with an embittered Irish Gunner (Nicol Williamson) who is determined to humiliate him.
Who directed The Bofors Gun?
The Bofors Gun was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Bofors Gun?
The principal cast of The Bofors Gun includes Nicol Williamson, David Warner, Ian Holm, Peter Vaughan, John Thaw.
When was The Bofors Gun released and how long is it?
The Bofors Gun was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bofors Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bofors Gun was composed by Carl Davis.