Bullshot
“Athlete, Adventurer, War Hero... And A Hit With The Ladies”
Synopsis
The dashing Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond - WWI ace fighter pilot, Olympic athlete, racing driver, part-time sleuth and all round spiffing chap - must save the world from the dastardly Count Otto van Bruno, his wartime adversary. And, of course, win the heart of a jolly nice young lady.
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Bullshot (1983) - Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-24
Top Cast
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Alan Shearman
Capt. Hugh (Bullshot) Crummond
Diz White
Rosemary Fenton
Ronald E. House
Count Otto van Bruno
Frances Tomelty
Fräulein Lenya von Bruno
Mel Smith
Crouch
Michael Aldridge
Prof. Rupert Fenton
Christopher Good
Lord Binky Brancaster
Billy Connolly
Hawkeye McGillicuddy
Geoffrey Bayldon
Col. Hinchcliff
Ron Pember
Dobbs
Angela Thorne
Hotel Manageress
Peter Bayliss
Chairman of the Institute
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nobby Clark
Bryan Pringle
Waiter
Albert Evansky
Albert Einstein
John Du Prez
Ginger Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Clement
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Shearman, Ronald E. House, Diz White
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- Bullshot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Clement
Alan Shearman, Ronald E. House, Diz White
John Du Prez
Alex Thomson
Alan Jones
George Harrison, Ian La Frenais, Denis O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Clement
Director
James Acheson
Costume Design
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
Alan Shearman
Writer
Ronald E. House
Writer
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Alan Jones
Editor
Ian La Frenais
Producer
Diz White
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullshot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bullshot about?
The dashing Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond - WWI ace fighter pilot, Olympic athlete, racing driver, part-time sleuth and all round spiffing chap - must save the world from the dastardly Count Otto van Bruno, his wartime adversary. And, of course, win the heart of a jolly nice young lady.
Who directed Bullshot?
Bullshot was directed by Dick Clement.
Who stars in Bullshot?
The principal cast of Bullshot includes Alan Shearman, Diz White, Ronald E. House, Frances Tomelty, Mel Smith.
When was Bullshot released and how long is it?
Bullshot was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullshot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullshot was composed by John Du Prez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullshot?
Bullshot holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).