American Gun
Synopsis
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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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-18
Top Cast
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Forest Whitaker
Carter
Marcia Gay Harden
Janet Huttenson
Donald Sutherland
Carl Wilk
Lisa Long
Sandra Cohen
Chris Warren
Marcus
Amanda Seyfried
Mouse
Nikki Reed
Tally
Tony Goldwyn
Frank
Rex Linn
Earl
Davenia McFadden
Felicia
Linda Cardellini
Mary Ann Wilk
Schuyler Fisk
Cicily
Melissa Leo
Louise
Dallas McKinney
Jimmy Frank
Dean Norris
Terrence
Michael Shannon
Jerry
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
David Huttenson
Joseph Kell
Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (TIFF)
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aric Avelino
- Screenplay & Story
- Aric Avelino, Steven Bagatourian
- Original Score
- Peter Golub
- Original Title
- American Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Spirit Dance Entertainment, IFC Films, Participant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aric Avelino
Aric Avelino, Steven Bagatourian
Peter Golub
Nancy Schreiber
Richard Nord
Ted Kroeber, Peter Schlessel, Caroline Kaplan, Forest Whitaker, Chris Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Aric Avelino
Director
Ted Kroeber
Producer
Deborah Everton
Costume Design
Aric Avelino
Writer
Tricia O'Connell
Production Design
Steven Bagatourian
Writer
Christopher Doyle
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Nord
Editor
Devorah Herbert
Production Design
Nancy Schreiber
Director of Photography
Peter Golub
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Gun 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 directed American Gun?
American Gun was directed by Aric Avelino.
Who stars in American Gun?
The principal cast of American Gun includes Forest Whitaker, Marcia Gay Harden, Donald Sutherland, Lisa Long, Chris Warren.
When was American Gun released and how long is it?
American Gun was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for American Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Gun was composed by Peter Golub.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Gun?
American Gun holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).