Gunshy
“Cold-blooded killers.”
Synopsis
When the New York journalist Jake Bridges catches his girlfriend with another guy, he goes to Atlantic City to drink himself to oblivion. He is saved from a bar brawl by a small-time mobster Frankie, and Jake falls in love with Frankie's girlfriend Melissa. Jake soon also joins Frankie in his money-collecting duties.
Top Cast
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William L. Petersen
Jake Bridges
Michael Wincott
Frankie McGregor
Diane Lane
Melissa
Kevin Gage
Ward
R. Lee Ermey
Jerry
Meat Loaf
Lew Collins
Musetta Vander
Grace
John Fleck
Willis
Badja Djola
Abel
Natalie Canerday
Jan
Jesse Dabson
Bernard
Tera Hendrickson
Jenny
Jodi Verdu
Tina
Christopher Wiehl
Tim
Michael L. Kavanagh
Bartender
Jennie Vaughn
Betty
Jim Hodge
Bartender ('Erin Bar') (as Jim B. Hodge)
Michael Byrne
Lange
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Celentano
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gross
- Original Score
- Hal Lindes
- Original Title
- Gunshy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Periscope Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Celentano
Larry Gross
Hal Lindes
John B. Aronson
Andy Horvitch
Jim Hodge, Neal Stevens, Peter Wetherell, Larry Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Celentano
Director
John B. Aronson
Director of Photography
Larry Gross
Screenplay
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Neal Stevens
Producer
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Larry Gross
Producer
Randal P. Earnest
Production Design
Susanna Puisto
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunshy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gunshy about?
When the New York journalist Jake Bridges catches his girlfriend with another guy, he goes to Atlantic City to drink himself to oblivion. He is saved from a bar brawl by a small-time mobster Frankie, and Jake falls in love with Frankie's girlfriend Melissa. Jake soon also joins Frankie in his money-collecting duties.
Who directed Gunshy?
Gunshy was directed by Jeff Celentano.
Who stars in Gunshy?
The principal cast of Gunshy includes William L. Petersen, Michael Wincott, Diane Lane, Kevin Gage, R. Lee Ermey.
When was Gunshy released and how long is it?
Gunshy was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Gunshy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gunshy was composed by Hal Lindes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gunshy?
Gunshy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).