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American Gun
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American Gun

2005-09-15 · 95 min · ★ 5.7

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 American society.

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Directors
Aric Avelino
Production companies
Spirit Dance Entertainment, IFC Films, Participant
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerCarter
Marcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay HardenJanet Huttenson
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandCarl Wilk
Lisa LongLisa LongSandra Cohen
Chris WarrenChris WarrenMarcus
Amanda SeyfriedAmanda SeyfriedMouse
Nikki ReedNikki ReedTally
Tony GoldwynTony GoldwynFrank
Rex LinnRex LinnEarl
Davenia McFaddenDavenia McFaddenFelicia
Linda CardelliniLinda CardelliniMary Ann Wilk
Schuyler FiskSchuyler FiskCicily
Melissa LeoMelissa LeoLouise
Dallas McKinneyDallas McKinneyJimmy Frank
Dean NorrisDean NorrisTerrence
Michael ShannonMichael ShannonJerry
Christopher Rodriguez MarquetteChristopher Rodriguez MarquetteDavid Huttenson
Joseph KellJoseph KellSecurity Guard
Garcelle BeauvaisGarcelle BeauvaisSarah
James MorrisonJames MorrisonSt. Anthony's Principal

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