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American Gun (2002) -- US Home Video Trailer from Buena Vista Home Entertainment

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Director:
Alan Jacobs
Writer (WGA):
Alan Jacobs (written by)
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Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
When his daughter is shot just before Christmas, Martin Tillman journeys across the U.S. using the gun's serial number to track down the truth behind Penny's killing. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

James Coburn ... Martin Tillman

Virginia Madsen ... Penny Tillman
Barbara Bain ... Anne Tillman
Alexandra Holden ... Mia
Ryan Locke ... Young Martin
Niesha Trout ... Young Anne
Jesse Pennington ... Pastor
Jason Winther ... Mike

Alex Feldman ... McNee

Paula O'Hara ... Jasmine

Martin Kove ... Theodore Huntley

Walter Jones ... J.B. (as Walter Emauel Jones)
Andrea C. Pearson ... Jewel
Anthony Harrell ... Kyle
Toby Smith ... Valerie
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Fair Haven, Vermont, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
'James Coburn''s last film. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The gun in question is a revolver. As it is tracked chronologically, it is bought by a school kid in California, who shoots 5 (6?) shots at his friend, then 4 more without reloading. Revolvers typically hold 6 bullets, sometimes 5. more
Quotes:
Pastor: Remember, the Lord doesn't give us a greater burden than we can bear.
Martin Tillman: You mean if I were a weaker person Penny would be alive?
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
James Coburn at his finest!, 17 September 2002
10/10
Author: shaggy97401 from Los Angeles

This is a wonderful film starring James Coburn in a heart wrenching tale of a fathers plight for discovery, truth, and bring closure to his daughter's murder. He embarks on a cross country quest to find her killer, discover himself and find his beloved granddaughter.

This film is masterfully done and highly recommended.

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