Warning Shot
“Gun, gun, gun, who's got the gun?”
Synopsis
Hounded by the press for shooting a doctor, an ousted Los Angeles policeman works his own case.
Top Cast
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David Janssen
Sgt. Tom Valens
Ed Begley
Capt. Roy Klodin
Keenan Wynn
Sgt. Ed Musso
Sam Wanamaker
Frank Sanderman
Lillian Gish
Alice Willows
Stefanie Powers
Liz Thayer
Eleanor Parker
Mrs. Doris Ruston
George Grizzard
Walt Cody
George Sanders
Calvin York
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Carroll O'Connor
Paul Jerez
Joan Collins
Joanie Valens
Walter Pidgeon
Orville Ames
Vito Scotti
Designer
David Garfield
Police Surgeon (as John Garfield Jr.)
Jean Carson
Cocktail Waitress
R. Wayland Williams
Jerry Dunphy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Mann Rubin
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Warning Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bob Banner Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Mann Rubin, Whit Masterson
Jerry Goldsmith
Joseph F. Biroc
Archie Marshek
Buzz Kulik, Bob Banner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Buzz Kulik
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Buzz Kulik
Director
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Mann Rubin
Screenplay
Bob Banner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Warning Shot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warning Shot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Warning Shot about?
Hounded by the press for shooting a doctor, an ousted Los Angeles policeman works his own case.
Who directed Warning Shot?
Warning Shot was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Warning Shot?
The principal cast of Warning Shot includes David Janssen, Ed Begley, Keenan Wynn, Sam Wanamaker, Lillian Gish.
When was Warning Shot released and how long is it?
Warning Shot was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Warning Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Warning Shot was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Warning Shot based on a book or true story?
Warning Shot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Whit Masterson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Warning Shot?
Warning Shot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).