Under the Gun (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Under the Gun is an action and komödie film directed by James Sbardellati, running about 86 minutes. “He made the first move, she made the second. The third was a killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Braxton ( Sam Jones ), St. Louis aufsässigster Cop, reist überstürzt nach L. A., um die Mörder seins jüngeren Bruders zu finden. Dieser hatte Kontakt zu dem Waffenhändler Simon Stone ( John Russell ). Stone ist im Begriff, sein letztes und größtes Geschäft, den Verkauf von Plutonium, abzuschließen. Die Menge würde ausreichen, um L. A. komplett zu zerstören. In L. A. angekommen, nimmt Braxton Kontakt zur Rechtsanwältin Samantha Richards ( Vanessa Williams ) auf. Beide befinden sich in höchster Lebensgefahr, weil Simon sich bedroht sieht, und deshalb seinen Handlanger Frank mit der Liquidierung der beiden beauftragt.
Who’s in it. Under the Gun stars Sam J. Jones as Mike Braxton, Vanessa Williams as Samantha Richards, John Russell as Simon Stone and Michael Halsey as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Under the Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Under the Gun (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Gun worth watching?
- Under the Gun holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Gun?
- Under the Gun stars Sam J. Jones, Vanessa Williams, John Russell, Michael Halsey and Nick Cassavetes.
- When was Under the Gun released?
- Under the Gun was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.