| The Longshot | |
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| Directed by | Paul Bartel |
| Written by | Tim Conway |
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| Cinematography | Robby Müller |
| Edited by | Alan Toomayan |
| Music by | Charles Fox |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $256,301 (US) [1] |
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