The Way of the Gun movie storyline. In this suspense thriller, two small-time crooks make a bid for the big time with disastrous results. Robin (Juliette Lewis) is carrying a child as a surrogate mother for a wealthy couple, Hale and Francesca Chidduck (Scott Wilson and Kristin Lehman) when she’s kidnapped by Parker (Ryan Phillippe) and Longbaugh (Benicio Del Toro), who believe that the adoptive parents will pay a large ransom to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
The kidnappers soon discover that they’re out of their league when they’re confronted by Mafia-connected lawyer Joe Sarno (James Caan) and a pair of hired killers, Jeffers (Taye Diggs) and Obecks (Nicky Katt); at the same time, Parker finds himself increasingly attached to Robin. The Way of the Gun marked the directorial debut of screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, whose script credits include The Usual Suspects and Public Access.
The Way of the Gun is a 2000 American crime-thriller film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, his directorial debut, and stars Ryan Phillippe and Benicio del Toro, with Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs, Nicky Katt, Scott Wilson, and James Caan in supporting roles.
The film was released on September 8, 2000, and was a commercial disappointment, grossing $13 million against a production budget of $8.5 million. The critical reception was mixed, with some critics praising the acting, direction and action sequences, but criticizing the limits of the script and character development.
The Way of the Gun (2000)
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs, Nicky Katt, Scott Wilson, James Caan, Kristin Lehman, Andres Orozco, Armando Guerrero
Screenplay by: Christopher McQuarrie
Production Design by: Maia Javan
Cinematography by: Dick Pope
Film Editing by: Stephen Semel
Costume Design by: Heather McQuarrie, Genevieve Tyrrell
Set Decoration by: Les Boothe
Art Direction by: Tom Meyer
Music by: Joe Kraemer
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence / gore, language and some sexuality.
Distributed by: Artisan Entertainment
Release Date: September 8, 2000
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