The Gun
銃
Synopsis
An aimless college student comes upon the aftermath of a murder scene one night, and without thinking, grabs the titular weapon. He takes it home and keeps it safely hidden away, but curiosity gradually begins to consume him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
『銃』予告編｜ The Gun - Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaharu Take
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaharu Take, Hideki Shishido
- Original Score
- Shogo Kaida
- Original Title
- 銃
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Uzumasa, KATSU-do
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaharu Take
Masaharu Take, Hideki Shishido, Fuminori Nakamura
Shogo Kaida
Hiromitsu Nishimura
Yuriko Hosono
Department Leadership Roster
Yuriko Hosono
Editor
Hiromitsu Nishimura
Director of Photography
Takako Hamai
Costume Design
Masaharu Take
Screenplay
Masaharu Take
Director
Hideki Shishido
Screenplay
Shogo Kaida
Original Music Composer
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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?
An aimless college student comes upon the aftermath of a murder scene one night, and without thinking, grabs the titular weapon. He takes it home and keeps it safely hidden away, but curiosity gradually begins to consume him.
Who directed The Gun?
The Gun was directed by Masaharu Take.
Who stars in The Gun?
The principal cast of The Gun includes Nijiro Murakami, Alice Hirose, Lily Franky, Kyoko Hinami, Risa Niigaki.
When was The Gun released and how long is it?
The Gun was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gun was composed by Shogo Kaida.
Is The Gun based on a book or true story?
The Gun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fuminori Nakamura".