The Way of the Gun
“Choose your side carefully, because the only way out is the way of the gun.”
Synopsis
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Way Of The Gun | Theatrical Trailer | 2000
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-07
Top Cast
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Ryan Phillippe
Mr. Parker
Benicio del Toro
Mr. Longbaugh
Juliette Lewis
Robin
Taye Diggs
Jeffers
Nicky Katt
Obecks
Geoffrey Lewis
Abner Mercer
Scott Wilson
Hale Chidduck
Dylan Kussman
Dr. Allen Painter
James Caan
Joe Sarno
Sarah Silverman
Raving Bitch
Kristin Lehman
Francesca Chidduck
Henry Griffin
P. Whipped
Armando Guerrero
Federale #1
Andres Orozco
Federale #2
Irene Santiago
Sloppy Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.25x
+$10.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher McQuarrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher McQuarrie
- Original Score
- Joe Kraemer
- Original Title
- The Way of the Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.1M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, Aqaba Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher McQuarrie
Christopher McQuarrie, Mark Lambert Bristol
Joe Kraemer
Kenneth Kokin, Dick Pope
Stephen Semel
Kenneth Kokin, Russell D. Markowitz
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher McQuarrie
Director
Genevieve Tyrrell
Costume Design
Heather McQuarrie
Costume Design
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher McQuarrie
Screenplay
Kenneth Kokin
Producer
Stephen Semel
Editor
Maia Javan
Production Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way of the Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Way of the Gun about?
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Who directed The Way of the Gun?
The Way of the Gun was directed by Christopher McQuarrie.
Who stars in The Way of the Gun?
The principal cast of The Way of the Gun includes Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs, Nicky Katt.
When was The Way of the Gun released and how long is it?
The Way of the Gun was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Way of the Gun?
The Way of the Gun had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $19.1M at the worldwide box office (2.25 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Way of the Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way of the Gun was composed by Joe Kraemer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Way of the Gun?
The Way of the Gun holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).