The Gunrunner (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1983, The Gunrunner is a drama and crime film directed by Nardo Castillo, running about 92 minutes. “He lives by one rule... shoot to kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1926. The Chinese Civil War. Drifter Ted Beaubien is captured and forced to witness his girlfriend's execution. He finally escapes and vows to avenge her death by taking on a deadly mission to buy guns abroad and smuggle them back. Arriving in his hometown, Ted is shocked to find his elderly mother and younger brother George are penniless. But time is running out, and before he can help them, he's got to get the guns. In setting up the deal, Ted meets and falls for the seductive nightclub owner Maud Ryan who introduces him to the treacherous gangsters who will sell him the artillery. For a gun-runner, falling in love is like pointing a pistol at your heart - and pulling the trigger!
Who’s in it. The Gunrunner stars Kevin Costner as Ted, Sara Botsford as Maude, Paul Soles as Loebman and Karen Racicot as Marie-Thérèse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Gunrunner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gunrunner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gunrunner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gunrunner (1983)?
- In US, The Gunrunner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gunrunner worth watching?
- The Gunrunner holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gunrunner?
- The Gunrunner stars Kevin Costner, Sara Botsford, Paul Soles, Karen Racicot and Karen Racicot.
- When was The Gunrunner released?
- The Gunrunner was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.