Under the Gun
"He made the first move, she made the second. The third was a killer!"
Originally released in 1988. Under the Gun is a comedy/action film. directed by James Sbardellati. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sam J. Jones, Vanessa Williams, and John Russell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marquis Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Under the Gun?
Under the Gun was directed by James Sbardellati.
How long is Under the Gun?
Under the Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Under the Gun released?
Under the Gun was released on April 25, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Gun?
The main cast of Under the Gun includes Sam J. Jones, Vanessa Williams, John Russell, Michael Halsey, Nick Cassavetes.