The Gun
“It changes the lives of all who own it.”
Synopsis
The odyssey of an American handgun and the dramatic way it reshapes the lives of its various owners.
Top Cast
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Stephen Elliott
Art Hilliard
Jean Le Bouvier
Fran
Wallace Rooney
Howie
David Huffman
Wayne
Pepe Serna
Natcho
Edith Diaz
Gloria
Felipe Turich
Señor Peralta
Valentin de Vargas
Frank (as Val DeVargas)
Ramon Bieri
Walt Kelsy
Michael McGuire
Wilke
Ron Thompson
Tom
John Sylvester White
Braverman
Richard Bright
Gil Strauss
Mariclare Costello
Beryl Strauss
Randy Gray
Kenny
Eric Server
Gun Salesman
Bernie Kuby
Demonstrator
Lee de Broux
Pawn Shop Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, Jay Benson, William Link
- Original Title
- The Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fairmont/Foxcroft Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Richard Levinson, Jay Benson, William Link
Stevan Larner
Frank Morriss
Richard Levinson, William Link
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Frank Morriss
Editor
Richard Levinson
Producer
William Link
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gun about?
The odyssey of an American handgun and the dramatic way it reshapes the lives of its various owners.
Who directed The Gun?
The Gun was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in The Gun?
The principal cast of The Gun includes Stephen Elliott, Jean Le Bouvier, Wallace Rooney, David Huffman, Pepe Serna.
When was The Gun released and how long is it?
The Gun was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.