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Sitting Target
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Sitting Target

1972-05-01 · 93 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Thriller

Imprisoned Harry Lomart is a vicious, brute of a man and yet he is prepared to do his long jail term as he is confident that on his release his beautiful wife Pat will be waiting for him, but a visit from Pat brings him his worst nightmare.

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Directors
Douglas Hickox
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Oliver ReedOliver ReedHarry Lomart
Jill St. JohnJill St. JohnPat Lomart
Ian McShaneIan McShaneBirdy Williams
Edward WoodwardEdward WoodwardInspector Milton
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayMarty Gold
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesMacNeil
Jill TownsendJill TownsendMaureen
Robert BeattyRobert BeattyGun Dealer
Tony BeckleyTony BeckleySoapy Tucker
Mike PrattMike PrattPrison Warder Accomplice
Robert RussellPrison Warder One
Joe CahillJoe CahillPrison Warder Two
Bob RamseyGun Dealer's Bodyguard
June BrownJune BrownLomart's Neighbour
Maggy MaxwellIrate Mother

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