The Way of the Gun

The Way of the Gun (2000)

Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure  |   Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller  |   Release Date - Sep 8, 2000 (USA)  |   Run Time - 118 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Mark Deming

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.

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baby, kidnapping, lawyer, ransom, surrogate