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Still from Targets — Targets (1968) — Peter BogdanovichPhotographed by László Kovács

Poster for Targets

Peter Bogdanovich

Targets

United States / English / 1968 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

Criterion Collection: Spine №1179
Letterboxd: 3.97/5·42.3K ratings·13.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An aging horror-movie icon's fate intersects with that of a seemingly ordinary young man on a psychotic shooting spree around Los Angeles.

Ari Aster
Jul 2025
Roger Corman
Sep 2023

Included in
Hollywood Crack-Up: The Decade American Cinema Lost Its Mind
Position 14
Included in
Three by Peter Bogdanovich
Position 1
Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 64

Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Bogdanovich

WriterPeter Bogdanovich, Samuel Fuller

CinematographerLászló Kovács

ComposerRonald Stein

EditorPeter Bogdanovich

ProducerPeter Bogdanovich

Cast

Tim O'Kellyas Bobby Thompson

Boris Karloffas Byron Orlok

Arthur Petersonas Ed Loughlin

Monte Landisas Marshall Smith

Nancy Hsuehas Jenny

Peter Bogdanovichas Sammy Michaels

Daniel Adesas Chauffeur

Stafford Morganas Salesman - 1st Gunshop

James Brownas Robert Thompson Sr.

Mary Jacksonas Charlotte Thompson

Tanya Morganas Ilene Thompson

Timothy Burnsas Waiter

Mark Dennisas Salesman - 2nd Gunshop

Sandy Baronas Kip Larkin

Geraldine Baronas Larkin's Girl

Gary Kentas Gas Tank Worker

Ellie Wood Walkeras Woman on Freeway

Frank Marshallas Ticket Boy

Byron Betzas Projectionist

Paul Condylisas Drive-In Manager

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via Criterion Collection

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The Naked Kiss

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1971

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1959

Articles

via Criterion Collection

Targets: American SniperAdam Nayman — May 16, 2023
American Cinema’s Sixties Crack-UpWill Noah — May 24, 2024

Targets (1968) | Criteria