The Gunrunner
“He lives by one rule... shoot to kill.”
Synopsis
1926. The Chinese Civil War. Drifter Ted Beaubien is captured and forced to witness his girlfriend's execution. He finally escapes and vows to avenge her death by taking on a deadly mission to buy guns abroad and smuggle them back. Arriving in his hometown, Ted is shocked to find his elderly mother and younger brother George are penniless. But time is running out, and before he can help them, he's got to get the guns. In setting up the deal, Ted meets and falls for the seductive nightclub owner Maud Ryan who introduces him to the treacherous gangsters who will sell him the artillery. For a gun-runner, falling in love is like pointing a pistol at your heart - and pulling the trigger!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nardo Castillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnie Gelbart
- Original Title
- The Gunrunner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nardo Castillo
Arnie Gelbart
Department Leadership Roster
Nardo Castillo
Director
Arnie Gelbart
Writer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gunrunner
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What is The Gunrunner about?
1926. The Chinese Civil War. Drifter Ted Beaubien is captured and forced to witness his girlfriend's execution. He finally escapes and vows to avenge her death by taking on a deadly mission to buy guns abroad and smuggle them back. Arriving in his hometown, Ted is shocked to find his elderly mother and younger brother George are penniless. But time is running out, and before he can help them, he's got to get the guns. In setting up the deal, Ted meets and falls for the seductive nightclub owner Maud Ryan who introduces him to the treacherous gangsters who will sell him the artillery. For a gun-runner, falling in love is like pointing a pistol at your heart - and pulling the trigger!
Who directed The Gunrunner?
The Gunrunner was directed by Nardo Castillo.
Who stars in The Gunrunner?
The principal cast of The Gunrunner includes Kevin Costner, Sara Botsford, Paul Soles, Karen Racicot, Aline Van Dine.
When was The Gunrunner released and how long is it?
The Gunrunner was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gunrunner?
The Gunrunner holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).