Under the Gun
“He made the first move, she made the second. The third was a killer!”
Synopsis
A St. Louis cop, Mike Braxton (Sam Jones), receives an urgent call for help from his brother Tony (Nick Cassavetes), a small time thief in Los Angeles. Mike rushes to LA and finds that his brother has been murdered and his brother Tony's girlfriend gunned down right in front of him. Mike quickly learns Tony was a courier for an arms smuggler, Simon Stone (John Russell). When Mike meets Stone's lawyer, Samantha Richardson (Vanessa Williams), the two team up to bring down Stone's arms smuggling empire. However, Mike's infatuation with Samantha keeps putting them in greater danger.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Under the Gun/ L'arme au poing (1988) Bande annonce Française
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Sam J. Jones
Mike Braxton
Vanessa Williams
Samantha Richards
John Russell
Simon Stone
Michael Halsey
Frank
Nick Cassavetes
Tony Braxton
Steven Williams
Gallagher
Bill McKinney
Miller
Rockne Tarkington
Leon
Don Stark
Joey
Chris Mulkey
Larry
Michele Russell
Marie
Duane Tucker
Captain
Dan Tullis Jr.
Gang Leader
James McIntire
Young Gun
Burton Collins
John (Braxton's Partner)
Robert Budaska
Larry's Associate
Bryant Norris
Larry's Associate
Daniel Houle
Lab Technician
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Sbardellati
- Screenplay & Story
- James Devney
- Original Score
- John Sterling
- Original Title
- Under the Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Marquis Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Sbardellati
James Devney, Almer John Davis, James Sbardellati
John Sterling
Gary Thieltges
George Copanas
Steven J. Shotz
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Thieltges
Director of Photography
James Sbardellati
Director
Almer John Davis
Writer
James Devney
Screenplay
James Sbardellati
Writer
George Copanas
Editor
James R. Shumaker
Production Design
Harry Wowchuk
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Gun.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Under the Gun.
list5
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Similar Titles to Under the Gun
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.5
7.2
6.7
6.0
7.9
6.8
7.2
6.7
3.0
7.9
7.1
6.0
6.8
6.3
5.8
7.3
More Like Under the Gun
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Gun about?
A St. Louis cop, Mike Braxton (Sam Jones), receives an urgent call for help from his brother Tony (Nick Cassavetes), a small time thief in Los Angeles. Mike rushes to LA and finds that his brother has been murdered and his brother Tony's girlfriend gunned down right in front of him. Mike quickly learns Tony was a courier for an arms smuggler, Simon Stone (John Russell). When Mike meets Stone's lawyer, Samantha Richardson (Vanessa Williams), the two team up to bring down Stone's arms smuggling empire. However, Mike's infatuation with Samantha keeps putting them in greater danger.
Who directed Under the Gun?
Under the Gun was directed by James Sbardellati.
Who stars in Under the Gun?
The principal cast of Under the Gun includes Sam J. Jones, Vanessa Williams, John Russell, Michael Halsey, Nick Cassavetes.
When was Under the Gun released and how long is it?
Under the Gun was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Gun was composed by John Sterling.