American Gun (2002)
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James Coburn stars in this disappointing drama about a man who tracks the gun he believes killed his daughter. Living out his twilight years in a dreary, snowbound Vermont town, tragedy strikes when his beloved daughter (Virginia Madsen) returns home for the holidays. While out doing some last minute shopping, she is shot and killed, seemingly by a nameless local thug. Crushed by her tragic and sudden death Coburn's hard-working everyman falls to pieces and decides to set out on in search of the weapon that laid the final blow. Also in search of his estranged granddaughter, Coburn crisscrosses the country as he comes into contact with the various owners of the titular weapon, hearing each of their diverse stories. ~ Rachel Deahl, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Coburn, Barbara Bain, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alan Jacobs
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of American Gun
James Coburn stars in this disappointing drama about a man who tracks the gun he believes killed his daughter. Living out his twilight years in a dreary, snowbound Vermont town, tragedy strikes when his beloved daughter (Virginia Madsen) returns home for the holidays. While out doing some last minute shopping, she is shot and killed, seemingly by a nameless local thug. Crushed by her tragic and sudden death Coburn's hard-working everyman falls to pieces and decides to set out on in search of the weapon that laid the final blow. Also in search of his estranged granddaughter, Coburn crisscrosses the country as he comes into contact with the various owners of the titular weapon, hearing each of their diverse stories. ~ Rachel Deahl, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of American Gun
- James Coburn - Martin
- Virginia Madsen - Penny
- Ryan Locke - Young Martin
- Niesha Trout
- Anthony Harrell
- Paula O'Hare
- Andrea C. Pearson
- David Fontani
- Steve Pratt
- Director(s):
- Alan Jacobs
- Writer(s):
- Alan Jacobs
- Producer(s):
- Brent Morris
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Violence, Profanity)
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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