The Gunrunner (1989): Cast
The Gunrunner is a 1989 crime drama directed by Nardo Castillo, starring Kevin Costner as Ted, Ron Lea and Paul Soles. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Nardo Castillo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gunrunner About?
The premise of The Gunrunner without spoilers.
Drifter Ted Beaubien, living by the rule “shoot to kill,” is captured during the 1926 Chinese Civil War and forced to watch his girlfriend’s execution. He escapes, swears revenge, and embarks on a perilous mission to buy guns abroad and smuggle them home. Returning to a destitute hometown, he finds his mother and brother penniless. While arranging the deal, he falls for nightclub owner Maud Ryan, whose introduction to ruthless gangsters makes love as dangerous as his gun‑running.
The Gunrunner Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- gun
- gangster
- love
- 1920s
- china
- two word title
- independent film
The Gunrunner Cast & Characters
Kevin Costner leads the cast as Ted, with Ron Lea as George and Paul Soles as Loebman. Directed by Nardo Castillo; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nardo Castillo
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Kevin Costner as Ted - Ron Lea as George
- Paul Soles as Loebman
- Louise Laparé as Woman in China
Also Starring in The Gunrunner
· 10 more- Sara Botsford Maude
- Martin Neufeld Eddie
- Gerard Parkes
- Daniel Nalbach Max
- Karen Racicot Marie-Thérèse
- Pierre Thériault Gabias
- John Gauthier Johnny Goar
- Aline Van Dine Grace
- David Conner First man
- Steve Michael Aïello
The Gunrunner Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Trappola per un killer” and “Corrupción (The gunrunner)”.
- Also known as
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- Trappola per un killer
- Corrupción (The gunrunner)
- Střílej, abys přežil
- Le trafiquant d'armes
- The Gunrunner - Zwischen allen Fronten
- Lőj, hogy ölj
- HANDLARZ BRONIĄ
- El traficant d’armes
- O Comprador de Armas
- Kaçakçı
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The Gunrunner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gunrunner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gunrunner?
The Gunrunner runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Gunrunner released?
The Gunrunner was released on June 1, 1989.
Who directed The Gunrunner?
The Gunrunner was directed by Nardo Castillo.
Who is in the cast of The Gunrunner?
The Gunrunner stars Kevin Costner as Ted, Ron Lea as George and Paul Soles as Loebman, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Gunrunner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gunrunner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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