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The Gunman (2004)

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When Detective Ben Simm's wife is killed, he has to learn to be both father and mother to his little girl while searching for a Vigilante that has his own sense of justice.

IMDB Rating: 4.5

IMDB Votes: 465

Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 90 min

Plot tags: disturbing, tense, serious, suspenseful, independent film, bleak, realistic