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American Gun
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Title: American Gun

Release Date: 15 Sep 2005

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Drama

Director: Spirit Dance Entertainment, IFC Films, Participant

Production Companies: Spirit Dance Entertainment, IFC Films, Participant

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.6 (36 votes)

Cast

  • Carter: Forest Whitaker
  • Janet Huttenson: Marcia Gay Harden
  • Carl Wilk: Donald Sutherland
  • Sandra Cohen: Lisa Long
  • Marcus: Chris Warren
  • Mouse: Amanda Seyfried
  • Tally: Nikki Reed
  • Frank: Tony Goldwyn
  • Earl: Rex Linn
  • Felicia: Davenia McFadden
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