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By the Gun

2014-09-28 · 105 min · ★ 4.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A rising Boston gangster endangers those around him when he starts to make moves without the knowledge of his boss.

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Directors
James Mottern
Production companies
Procinvest Sas, Artina Films, The Bridge Finance Company, Mirabelle Pictures, PalmStar Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leighton MeesterLeighton MeesterAli Matazano
Ben BarnesBen BarnesNick Tortano
Toby JonesToby JonesJerry
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelSalvatore Vitaglia
Kenny WormaldKenny WormaldVito Tortano
Paul Ben-VictorPaul Ben-VictorVincent Tortano
Ritchie CosterRitchie CosterTony Matazano
George CarrollGeorge CarrollGeorge Mullins
Jay GiannoneJay GiannoneJoe
Armen GaroArmen GaroAngelo
Michael YebbaBig Victor
Sasha OlsonSasha OlsonLena

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