Long Shot (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Long Shot is a comedy film directed by Maurice Hatton, running about 85 minutes. “A FILM ABOUT FILMMAKING” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A budding Scottish film producer tries to get his ambitious Aberdeen-set western financed, and while he attracts some major stars and directors to the film he finds that with their support come more and more script changes... Filmed around the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, Long Shot is a deadpan satire about the trials and tribulations of British independent filmmaking, with terrific cameos from Wim Wenders, Susannah York, Stephen Frears, Alan Bennett and John Boorman.
Who’s in it. Long Shot stars Charles Gormley as Charlie, Neville Smith as Neville, Anne Zelda as Anne and Ann Zelda as Anne, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Shot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Shot (1978)?
- In GB, Long Shot is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Long Shot?
- Long Shot stars Charles Gormley, Neville Smith, Anne Zelda, Ann Zelda and David Stone.
- When was Long Shot released?
- Long Shot was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.