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The
Gunrunner
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Starring:
Kevin
Costner Sara Botsford Paul Soles Gerard Parkes
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| Released:
1984
Rated:
R |
| Synopsis:
The
Gunrunner didn't receive a widespread release until 1989, thanks
in great part to the presence of Kevin Costner in the cast.
The future Oscar-winning actor is herein cast as the title character,
an illicit "arms dealer" named Ted Beaubein. Set in 1926 Montreal,
the story finds Beaubein trying to muscle in on the speakeasy
racket, a decision prompted by his fondness for "speak" owner
Maude (Sara Botsford). Things get hairy when Rosalyn (Mitch
Martin), the socialite girlfriend of Beaubein's late brother
George (Ron Lea), is kidnapped by the Mob. Attempting to deliver
the ransom money, Ted discovers what the audience has known
all along Ñ that no one in his particular circle of friends
can be trusted. |
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