Rating: R
Genre:
Crime
Theatrical Release: 09/08/2000(USA)
Release Date: 11/24/2009
SubTitles: English/Espanol
Dubbed: English
Sound: DHMA
Run Time: 119 min
Flags: Graphic Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: Lionsgate
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.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
;)
