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American Gun

1220051h 35mAric Avelino
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 39% · Metacritic 48

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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.

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What is American Gun (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in American Gun?

American Gun stars Forest Whitaker (Carter), Marcia Gay Harden (Janet Huttenson), Donald Sutherland (Carl Wilk), Lisa Long (Sandra Cohen), Chris Warren (Marcus). The film was directed by Aric Avelino.

How long is American Gun?

American Gun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated 12.

Is American Gun worth watching?

American Gun holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 39. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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