Guns: A Day in the Death of America

1990 0h 47m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The harrowing account of every death by handgun which occurs in America during a randomly chosen 24-hour period.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Tolkan
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Malcolm Clarke
Writers: Malcolm Clarke
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 47-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Gabriel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kris Liem shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0144228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Malcolm Clarke directs. Peter Gabriel scores. Kris Liem cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 47-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Peter Gabriel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kris Liem shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0144228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.