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American Gun

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.2K
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Donald Sutherland, Marcia Gay Harden, Forest Whitaker, and Linda Cardellini in American Gun (2005)
Drama
Seemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in Amer... Read allSeemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.Seemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Aric Avelino
  • Writers
    • Steven Bagatourian
    • Aric Avelino
  • Stars
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Donald Sutherland
  • Director
    • Aric Avelino
  • Writers
    • Steven Bagatourian
    • Aric Avelino
  • Stars
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Forest Whitaker
    • Donald Sutherland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Donald Sutherland and Linda Cardellini in American Gun (2005)
    American Gun (2005)
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Amanda Seyfried, and Nikki Reed in American Gun (2005)
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette in American Gun (2005)
    Marcia Gay Harden and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette in American Gun (2005)
    Tony Goldwyn in American Gun (2005)
    Aric Avelino at an event for American Gun (2005)
    Aric Avelino at an event for American Gun (2005)
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    Top cast

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    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Janet Huttenson
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Carter
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Carl Wilk
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Mary Ann Wilk
    Lisa Long
    Lisa Long
    • Sandra Cohen
    Chris Warren
    Chris Warren
    • Marcus
    • (as Chris Warren Jr.)
    David Heymann
    David Heymann
    • Producer
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • David Huttenson
    • (as Chris Marquette)
    Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried
    • Mouse
    Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed
    • Tally
    Joseph Kell
    Joseph Kell
    • Security Guard
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Frank
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Earl
    Kevin Phillips
    Kevin Phillips
    • Reggie
    Davenia McFadden
    • Felicia
    Schuyler Fisk
    Schuyler Fisk
    • Cicily
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Jerry
    • (as Michael J. Shannon)
    Arlen Escarpeta
    Arlen Escarpeta
    • Jay
    • Director
      • Aric Avelino
    • Writers
      • Steven Bagatourian
      • Aric Avelino
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While shooting scenes with Forest Whitaker and 'Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon' in an LA neighborhood, the arrival of Britney Spears halted production. She was visiting a friend in the house next door, trailed by several shouting paparazzi photographers.
    • Goofs
      When David is drawing the tattoo on Tally's leg, she takes her glasses off and places them beside her. In the next cut her glasses are on, and in the next cut her glasses are off.
    • Connections
      Features Pickup on South Street (1953)
    • Soundtracks
      The Good Stuff
      Written by Schuyler Fisk and Dave Bassett

      Performed by Schuyler Fisk

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    User reviews29

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    7/10
    Very worthwhile...
    I disagree with the people who think that nothing sticks out in this movie.

    I saw it and was amazed at some of the things that were said and shown.

    Sure, there may have been some exaggerated intensity, but isn't that sometimes necessary to prove a point.

    Do you think that the real lives of people who have to carry guns to school, are robbed at gun point, or live a threatened life are calm, relaxed, or peaceful? No. Those lives can be full of anxiety, violence, and much intensity!

    I think this movie provides a great view of something that is ripping apart our society before our very eyes.

    Hats off to the film makers!
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    3
    • rdstr900
    • Aug 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 2007 (Bahrain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Американское оружие
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • IFC Films
      • Participant
      • Spirit Dance Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,098
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,355
      • Mar 26, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,178
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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