IMDb 3.5 1997 HD

The Masturbating Gunman

The Masturbating Gunman

1997
Action Comedy Crime
85 min NR Australia
3.3 / 10
3.5 IMDB

Masked Avenger is a hero to the modern world. He destroys his enemies with kung fu fighting, handsaws and guns, but with one small hang-up. At the sight…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Mark Savage
Starring
Robin Brennan / Peter Beitans / Nene Powell / Helen Hopkins / Susie / Shayne / Star / Adam Batt

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

provocative unusual dark humour niche bizarre controversial action unconventional challenging flawed memorable audacious

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 14, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

'The Masturbating Gunman' is a film that prioritises shock value over substance, resulting in a viewing experience that feels more tedious than transgressive. The narrative, centred on a masked hero with a rather specific 'hang-up,' offers little in…

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Arthur Finch
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that defies easy categorisation. 'The Masturbating Gunman' is a testament to bold, perhaps even reckless, storytelling. Peter Beitans anchors the film with a performance that’s surprisingly nuanced, given the outlandish nature of his character's…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 14, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'The Masturbating Gunman' with a mixture of morbid curiosity and trepidation, and largely, that feeling persists throughout. The concept itself is undeniably provocative, aiming for a darkly comic, subversive take on the superhero archetype. Robin Brennan,…

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Marcus Thorne
May 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Masturbating Gunman' is a cinematic curio, a film that throws convention to the wind with its central character. Peter Beitans, in a role that demands a peculiar brand of commitment, navigates the narrative's inherent challenges. The film’s…

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Eleanor Vance
May 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A film that dares to be different, 'The Masturbating Gunman' certainly delivers on its audacious premise. Robin Brennan's portrayal of the masked avenger is committed, though often overshadowed by the sheer absurdity of his character's involuntary affliction. The…

FAQs

The director of 'The Masturbating Gunman' remains unknown. However, the execution of the film's peculiar plot hinges significantly on the directorial choices made. Successfully balancing the violent action, the comedic potential of the protagonist's affliction, and the overall narrative momentum would be a considerable challenge, requiring a deft hand to avoid tonal collapse.