A Pistol Shot (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1942, A Pistol Shot is a drama film directed by Renato Castellani, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Count Anikoff, a Russian officer, challenges his best friend, Sergei, to a duel when he finds him courting the young woman he, too, is in love with. Sergei can't bring himself to kill his friend. He fires only after taking the bullet out of his pistol. Now, it is the Count's turn to fire...
Who’s in it. A Pistol Shot stars Assia Noris as Mascia, Fosco Giachetti as Andrea Anickoff, Antonio Centa as Sergio Drutzky and Rubi D'Alma as La contessa Giulia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Pistol Shot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Pistol Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Pistol Shot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Pistol Shot (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Pistol Shot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Pistol Shot worth watching?
- A Pistol Shot holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Pistol Shot?
- A Pistol Shot stars Assia Noris, Fosco Giachetti, Antonio Centa, Rubi D'Alma and Renato Cialente.