Target
“The threat. The search. The truth.”
Synopsis
A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.
Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
Walter Lloyd
Matt Dillon
Chris Lloyd
Gayle Hunnicutt
Donna Lloyd
Josef Sommer
Barney Taber
Herbert Berghof
Schroeder
Guy Boyd
Clay
Ilona Grübel
Carla
Richard Münch
Colonel
Viktoriya Fyodorova
Lise
Jany Holt
Proprietress Marie-Louise Pension
Jean-Pol Dubois
Glasses
Ullrich Haupt
Agent
Werner Pochath
Agent
Robert Liensol
Café Vendor
Randy Moore
Tour Director
Tomas Hnevsa
Henke
James Selby
Ross
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Ballard
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Berk
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Target
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- CBS Theatrical Films, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Howard Berk, Don Petersen, Leonard B. Stern
Michael Small
Jean Tournier
Richard P. Cirincione, Stephen A. Rotter
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck, Bernard Sofronski
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Penn
Director
Don Petersen
Writer
David Brown
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Richard P. Cirincione
Editor
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Willy Holt
Production Design
Marie-Françoise Perochon
Costume Design
Jean Tournier
Director of Photography
Howard Berk
Screenplay
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Target
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Target about?
A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.
Who directed Target?
Target was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in Target?
The principal cast of Target includes Gene Hackman, Matt Dillon, Gayle Hunnicutt, Josef Sommer, Herbert Berghof.
When was Target released and how long is it?
Target was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Target?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Target was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Target?
Target holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).