Hired Gun (2009)

A hit man turns against his former boss after witnessing a nuclear weapon being smuggled into the US.

Director:

Brad Jurjens

Writer:

Brad Jurjens (screenplay)

Stars:

Shane Wood, Michael Madsen, Ilia Volok

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shane Wood	...	Chad
Michael Madsen	...	Dan Moeller
Ilia Volok	...	Yegor
Johann Urb	...	Ryan Decker
Esther Canata	...	Jamie
Oscar Dillon	...	J
Fahim Fazli	...	Abdul-Aziz
Said Faraj	...	Said
Mika Walter	...	Dieter
Rene Escapite	...	Muerto
June Carryl	...	Danisha / Sarah Gatewood
Brad Jurjens	...	Jake
Dannon Green	...	Marcus Johnson
Nick Faltas	...	Suhrab
Eddie Lee	...	Asian punk

Storyline

A hit man turns against his former boss after witnessing a nuclear weapon being smuggled into the US.

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Plot Keywords:

police officer shot in the chest | police chase | police officer | police officer taken hostage | police officer shot | 

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Taglines:

Bad vs. Evil

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Genres:

Action

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic German

Release Date:

26 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lönnmördare

Filming Locations:

1312 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tavix Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (DV 24p) Color Color (NTSC Color)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hired Gun's Chad was a decorated former Seal Team 6 Member who lost his Wife to gang violence while serving.

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Connections

Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Rotten Tomatoes Show Year Endies (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Whiskey"
Written by Jaagup Kreem and Elmar Liitmaa
Performed by Terminaator

User Reviews

Hired Gun

I cannot agree with the first reviewer of "Hired Gun". In an time when most films we see are either vampire films or teen slasher films, it is refreshing to see a good action film. Shane Wood is in good form as the titular gunman, despite an injured ankle. Why do I think this film is excellent? It is a welcome change from the run of the mill zombie film. It has a purpose, a story arc, and it has heart. It also has Shane Wood and Michael Madsen, a madman to be sure, without whom the film would not have been possible. Thumbs up to Shane Wood, and I hope he continues with a successful acting career. Few actors work harder at it. He is dedicated, well-prepared, and a workout fanatic. He cares about his work and his family, as well. All though he has been working in film for a while, as stunt man and a special effects man, this acting gig should be a new beginning for Shane; one that I hope will be a fruitful one.