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The Way of the Gun
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The Way of the Gun

2000-09-08 · 119 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.

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Directors
Christopher McQuarrie
Production companies
Artisan Entertainment, Aqaba Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,500,000
Revenue
USD 19,125,401

Top Cast

Ryan PhillippeRyan PhillippeMr. Parker
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroMr. Longbaugh
Juliette LewisJuliette LewisRobin
Taye DiggsTaye DiggsJeffers
Nicky KattNicky KattObecks
Geoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisAbner Mercer
Scott WilsonScott WilsonHale Chidduck
Dylan KussmanDylan KussmanDr. Allen Painter
James CaanJames CaanJoe Sarno
Sarah SilvermanSarah SilvermanRaving Bitch
Kristin LehmanKristin LehmanFrancesca Chidduck
Henry GriffinP. Whipped
Armando GuerreroArmando GuerreroFederale #1
Andres OrozcoAndres OrozcoFederale #2
Irene SantiagoIrene SantiagoSloppy Prostitute

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