The Gunrunner

Summary 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! View more details

The Gunrunner

Directed : Nardo Castillo

Written : Arnie Gelbart

Stars : Kevin Costner Sara Botsford Ron Lea Paul Soles

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Genres : Crime Drama

Release date : Jan 23, 1990

Countries of origin : United States Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : Montréal, Québec, Canada

Production companies : New World Pictures Video Voice

Summary 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! View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Drama

Release date : Jan 23, 1990

Countries of origin : United States Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : Montréal, Québec, Canada

Production companies : New World Pictures Video Voice

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