The Longshot
Synopsis
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$256K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bartel
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Conway
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- The Longshot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $256K
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bartel
Tim Conway
Charles Fox
Robby Müller
Alan Toomayan
Lang Elliott, Mike Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bartel
Director
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Tim Conway
Writer
Lang Elliott
Producer
Alan Toomayan
Editor
Joseph M. Altadonna
Production Design
Sandra Culotta
Costume Design
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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BUY
1980
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longshot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Longshot about?
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
Who directed The Longshot?
The Longshot was directed by Paul Bartel.
Who stars in The Longshot?
The principal cast of The Longshot includes Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Jack Weston, Ted Wass, Dick Enberg.
When was The Longshot released and how long is it?
The Longshot was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did The Longshot make at the box office?
The Longshot grossed $256K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Longshot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Longshot was composed by Charles Fox.