The Way of the Gun(2000)
“Choose your side carefully, because the only way out is the way of the gun.”
Overview
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Director
Christopher McQuarrie
Studio
Artisan Entertainment
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Ryan Phillippe
as Mr. Parker
Benicio del Toro
as Mr. Longbaugh
Juliette Lewis
as Robin
Taye Diggs
as Jeffers
Nicky Katt
as Obecks
Geoffrey Lewis
as Abner Mercer
Scott Wilson
as Hale Chidduck
Dylan Kussman
as Dr. Allen Painter
James Caan
as Joe Sarno
Sarah Silverman
as Raving Bitch
Kristin Lehman
as Francesca Chidduck
Henry Griffin
as P. Whipped
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Artisan Entertainment • Aqaba Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way of the Gun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Way of the Gun (2000).
What is The Way of the Gun about?▼
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Who directed The Way of the Gun?▼
The Way of the Gun was directed by Christopher McQuarrie and released in 2000. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Way of the Gun?▼
The Way of the Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Way of the Gun?▼
The cast of The Way of the Gun includes Ryan Phillippe as Mr. Parker, Benicio del Toro as Mr. Longbaugh, Juliette Lewis as Robin, Taye Diggs as Jeffers, Nicky Katt as Obecks and more.
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