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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 synopsisPlot Keywords:
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James Coburn at his finest! moreCast
(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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Rated R for violence and language.Parents Guide:
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'James Coburn''s last film. moreGoofs:
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. moreQuotes:
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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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.