American Gun

R

2002

1h 29m

Drama

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39%

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18 Reviews

41%

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500+ Ratings

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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Kyle Smith

New York Post

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 25, 2006

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Newsday

Rated: 2/4

Mar 24, 2006

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Noel Murray

AV Club

[It's] what happens when a director makes a movie based on what he imagines to be true, instead of what's actually so.

Rated: C-

Mar 23, 2006

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Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

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.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 13, 2006

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TV Guide

Rated: 3/4

Apr 1, 2006

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Reel.com

Rated: 2/4

Mar 25, 2006

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Bad movie, but great performance by Coburn.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

"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)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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james coburn is a legend and this film isn't...

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Alan Jacobs

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Barbara Bain

Anne Tillman

Virginia Madsen

Penny Tillman

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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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