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The Pistol

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Long unemployed and stone-broke, Shen Jiaguang is dealt a further blow when his wife Lu Xiaoyin has fallen seriously ill and their son Xiaoguang has to quit school.

DirectorsKao Li·Li Han-Hsiang
WritersKao Li·Wong Yuet-Ting
ProducerRun Run Shaw

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Cast · Directed by Kao Li

YWYin Wang
Yin Wang
Shen Jia-Guang/Chia-Kuang
LHLi Hsiang-Chun
Li Hsiang-Chun
Lu Xiao-Yin/Hsiao-Yin
PHPeter Chen Ho
Peter Chen Ho
Little Zhang/Chang
ZLZhao Lei
Zhao Lei
Bus passenger
BTBetty Loh Ti
Betty Loh Ti
Lead actress in movie shooting
THTeng Hsiao-Yu
Teng Hsiao-Yu
Shen Xiao-Guang/Hsiao-Kuang
LLLi Li-Hua
Li Li-Hua
Bus passenger
MCMargaret Tu Chuan
Margaret Tu Chuan
Socialite
LLLiu Liang-Hua
Liu Liang-Hua
Miss Liu
DLDing Ling
Ding Ling
Miss Huang
PHPat Ting Hung
Pat Ting Hung
Factory girl
FLFanny Fan Lai
Fanny Fan Lai
Miss Jin/Chin

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The Pistol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pistol?

The Pistol isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Pistol on Netflix?

No, The Pistol is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Pistol isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Pistol?

The Pistol hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 20, 1961. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.