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American Gun

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A distraught man (James Coburn) embarks on a cross-country odyssey to track the weapon used to kill his daughter (Virginia Madsen).

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Noel Murray AV Club Mar 23, 2006
C-
[It's] what happens when a director makes a movie based on what he imagines to be true, instead of what's actually so. Go to Full Review
Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 6, 2003
3/4
Martin internalizes everything, and Coburn must communicate only through pained looks. It's a tremendous performance. Go to Full Review
David Hunter The Hollywood Reporter Sep 26, 2002
Getting a lot of quality cinema out of a tight budget, Jacobs (Just One Night) takes some risks in the storytelling department that result in a film that encourages one to think long and hard about the subject of guns. Go to Full Review
Phil Villarreal Arizona Daily Star Apr 13, 2006
2/4
The film comes closer to doing for firearms what "Jurassic Park 3" did for dinosaurs. It showed lots of 'em, had them kill a few people and made you wish it would end sooner than it did. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Apr 1, 2006
3/4
Reel.com Mar 25, 2006
2/4
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May 6, 2017 Amazing low-key drama that keeps you riveted until the end. James Coburn gives an Academy award worthy performance. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is interested in a powerful drama with good writing and acting by Coburn and Madsen. See more Nov 28, 2012 Bad movie, but great performance by Coburn. See more Jul 22, 2012 "I still believe in God...I just don't know what to make of him."-Martin Tillman (James Coburn) First off and foremost, James Coburn was the man (RIP). Exellent drama and true to life. Lets you decide for yourself, are guns good, bad? "Time is the great healer."-Anne Tillman (Barbara Bain) See more Jan 20, 2012 All I can say about this film with out giving anything away is WOW. James Coburn played an excellent part, just a shame to see him in his elder years all crippled up with arthritis in his hands, watch closely and you will see it. This one shouldn't be missed. 3 1/2 stars See more Jul 6, 2011 A solemn road movie about a father and his relationship to his murdered daughter, manifested through the actual gun that killed her. No action, toned down violence and someimes a bit too slow, what stands out is the good acting performance by veteran actor James Coburn in what turned out to be his last appearance on the silver screen. See more Jan 3, 2009 james coburn is a legend and this film isn't... See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A distraught man (James Coburn) embarks on a cross-country odyssey to track the weapon used to kill his daughter (Virginia Madsen).
Director
Alan Jacobs
Producer
Brent Morris
Screenwriter
Alan Jacobs
Production Co
Escalon Film
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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