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5.2 / 10(152 votes)IMDbR20001h 41m$1.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Gun Shy

“The Agency's best has a bad case of nerves.”

Synopsis

Legendary undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy Mafia leader Fulvio Nesstra, Charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group and nurse Judy just to get through his work.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Gun Shy - 2000 Movie Trailer - Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 4, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.16x

-$8.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $1.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eric Blakeney
Screenplay & Story
Eric Blakeney
Original Score
Rolfe Kent
Original Title
Gun Shy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Production Studios
Fortis Films, Hollywood Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eric Blakeney

Screenplay & Story

Eric Blakeney

Original Score & Music

Rolfe Kent

Director of Photography

Tom Richmond

Producers

Sandra Bullock

Department Leadership Roster

Eric Blakeney

Director

Eric Blakeney

Writer

Maher Ahmad

Production Design

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Producer

Mary Claire Hannan

Mary Claire Hannan

Costume Design

Doc Duhame

Doc Duhame

Stunt Coordinator

Michael Russo

Stunt Coordinator

Tom Richmond

Tom Richmond

Director of Photography

Rolfe Kent

Rolfe Kent

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gun Shy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Shy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Gun Shy about?

Legendary undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy Mafia leader Fulvio Nesstra, Charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group and nurse Judy just to get through his work.

Who directed Gun Shy?

Gun Shy was directed by Eric Blakeney.

Who stars in Gun Shy?

The principal cast of Gun Shy includes Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, Sandra Bullock, José Zúñiga, Richard Schiff.

When was Gun Shy released and how long is it?

Gun Shy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of Gun Shy?

Gun Shy had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Gun Shy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Gun Shy was composed by Rolfe Kent.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Gun Shy?

Gun Shy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).