The Gunrunner

Story

Synopsis

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!

Director

Nardo Castillo

Writers

Arnie Gelbart

Language

English

Country

Canada, United States of America

Release date

1 June 1990

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Kevin Costner

  Ted

• 

  Sara Botsford

  Maude

• 

  Paul Soles

  Loebman

• 

  Karen Racicot

  Marie-Thérèse

• Aline Van Dine

  Grace

• 

  Ron Lea

  George

• Daniel Nalbach

  Max

• 

  Martin Neufeld

  Eddie

• David Conner

  First man

• John Gauthier

  Johnny Goar

• Steve Michael

  Aïello

• Pierre Thériault

  Gabias