Gun Runners

2016 1h 29m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 8

Documentary

Synopsis

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For years, Julius Arile and Robert Matanda thrive among the bands of warriors that terrorize the North Kenyan countryside. So when both warriors suddenly disappear from the bush, many assume they are dead or have been arrested. Instead, they trade in their rifles for sneakers—in the hopes of making it big as professional marathon runners. Years of fleeing from the police have prepared the men for running marathon distances, but do they have what it takes to overcome the corruption, mistrust and jealousy that threaten to derail their careers?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Julius Arile
Robert Matanda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anjali Nayar
Writers: Anjali Nayar
Languages: Swahili

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Julius Arile and Robert Matanda carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3957170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anjali Nayar directs. Andrew MacCormack cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in Swahili.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Andrew MacCormack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Julius Arile and Robert Matanda carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3957170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.