My New Gun
“A comedy about the American dream.”
Synopsis
Debbie Bender is a New Jersey housewife whose husband gives her a gun for self-protection; soon her life is turned upside down when their cute but wacky neighbor Skippy "borrows" it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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My new gun Trailer 1992 (VHS CAPTURE)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-03
Top Cast
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Diane Lane
Debbie Bender
James Le Gros
Skippy
Tess Harper
Kimmy Hayes
Bruce Altman
Irwin Bloom
Maddie Corman
Myra
Bill Raymond
Andrew
Stephen Collins
Gerald Bender
Suzzy Roche
Checkout Girl
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Chris
Patti Chambers
Janice Phee
Stephen Pearlman
Al Schlyen
Leslie Brett Daniels
Waitress
Paul J.Q. Lee
Desk Manager
Angela Marie Baker
Maid at Ramada
Kent Gash
Bell Hop
Gene Canfield
Detective
Gussie Levy
Grandma Mo
LaChanze
Kelly Jane
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stacy Cochran
- Screenplay & Story
- Stacy Cochran
- Original Score
- Pat Irwin
- Original Title
- My New Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- I.R.S. Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stacy Cochran
Stacy Cochran
Pat Irwin
Edward Lachman
Camilla Toniolo
Paul Colichman, Harold Welb, Miles A. Copeland III, Michael Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Stacy Cochran
Director
Stacy Cochran
Writer
Mick O'Rourke
Stunt Coordinator
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Pat Irwin
Original Music Composer
Camilla Toniolo
Editor
Michael Flynn
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My New Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My New Gun about?
Debbie Bender is a New Jersey housewife whose husband gives her a gun for self-protection; soon her life is turned upside down when their cute but wacky neighbor Skippy "borrows" it.
Who directed My New Gun?
My New Gun was directed by Stacy Cochran.
Who stars in My New Gun?
The principal cast of My New Gun includes Diane Lane, James Le Gros, Tess Harper, Bruce Altman, Maddie Corman.
When was My New Gun released and how long is it?
My New Gun was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for My New Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My New Gun was composed by Pat Irwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My New Gun?
My New Gun holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).