American Gun (2002 film)
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American Gun is a 2002 drama written and directed by Alan Jacobs
. It stars James Coburn
, Virginia Madsen
, Barbara Bain
and Alexandra Holden
. This would be the last film to star Coburn before his death of a heart attack on November 18, 2002.
The film tells the story of Martin Tillman (Coburn), a World War II
veteran
on a cross-country journey to trace the origin of the gun used to kill his daughter Penny (Madsen). On the way he seeks for his granddaughter Mia (Holden).
Alan Jacobs
Alan Jacobs is an American film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists for Trimark Pictures, American Gun for Miramax Films and the independent feature Down for Life...
. It stars James Coburn
James Coburn
James Harrison Coburn III was an American film and television actor. Coburn appeared in nearly 70 films and made over 100 television appearances during his 45-year career, and played a wide range of roles and won an Academy Award for his supporting role as Glen Whitehouse in Affliction.A capable,...
, Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen is an American actress and documentary film producer. She came to fame during the 1980s, having appeared in several films aimed at a teenage audience...
, Barbara Bain
Barbara Bain
Millicent Fogel , known professionally as Barbara Bain, is an American actress.-Early life:Bain was born in Chicago. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She moved to New York City, where she was a dancer and high fashion model. Bain studied with...
and Alexandra Holden
Alexandra Holden
-Life and career:Holden was born in Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Kristi and Barry Holden. She played film roles in Drop Dead Gorgeous as Mary Johanson and in Sugar & Spice as Fern Rogers. She also starred in the low budget slasher film Wishcraft.Holden has also had roles in TV and music...
. This would be the last film to star Coburn before his death of a heart attack on November 18, 2002.
The film tells the story of Martin Tillman (Coburn), a World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
on a cross-country journey to trace the origin of the gun used to kill his daughter Penny (Madsen). On the way he seeks for his granddaughter Mia (Holden).