The Gun
L'arma
Synopsis
Luigi, a middle-aged engineer who, getting increasingly worried about the rising crime rate in his surroundings, follows the advice and example of his sleazy drinking cronies to arm himself with the titular weapon; the problem is that he starts carrying – and, occasionally, brandishing – it with him everywhere.
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Claudia Cardinale
Marta Compagna
Stefano Satta Flores
Luigi Compagna
Benedetta Fantoli
Rossana Compagna
Clara Colosimo
Pitta Callini
Giuseppe Morabito
Commissario di Polizia (come Pino Morabito)
Salvatore Billa
ispettore di Polizia
Dario Ghirardi
Collega di Luigi
Mario Granato
amante di Marta
Paolo Bonetti
agente Colella
Bruno Bertocci
collega di Luigi
Amedeo Salamon
Sardini
Luciano Zanussi
tiratore scelto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Screenplay & Story
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Original Score
- Tullio De Piscopo
- Original Title
- L'arma
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pasquale Squitieri
Pasquale Squitieri
Tullio De Piscopo
Giulio Albonico
Roberto Giussani
Department Leadership Roster
Giulio Albonico
Director of Photography
Luciana Vedovelli
Production Design
Tullio De Piscopo
Original Music Composer
Pasquale Squitieri
Director
Roberto Giussani
Producer
Pasquale Squitieri
Screenplay
Lia Francesca Morandini
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gun about?
Luigi, a middle-aged engineer who, getting increasingly worried about the rising crime rate in his surroundings, follows the advice and example of his sleazy drinking cronies to arm himself with the titular weapon; the problem is that he starts carrying – and, occasionally, brandishing – it with him everywhere.
Who directed The Gun?
The Gun was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in The Gun?
The principal cast of The Gun includes Claudia Cardinale, Stefano Satta Flores, Benedetta Fantoli, Clara Colosimo, Giuseppe Morabito.
When was The Gun released and how long is it?
The Gun was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gun was composed by Tullio De Piscopo.